Garlic Steak Tortellini in Creamy Sauce
Garlic Steak Tortellini is a creamy pasta dish with tender steak, cheese-filled tortellini, and garlic parmesan sauce.
Ingredients
- 20 oz cheese tortellini
- 1 lb steak sirloin or ribeye
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Garlic powder
- Smoked paprika
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 tbsp butter
- 5 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup whole milk
- 1 1/4 cups parmesan cheese shredded
- Parsley chopped (optional)
- Red pepper flakes optional
- Cracked black pepper optional
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the cheese tortellini according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Season the steak with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sear the steak for 3–5 minutes per side until browned. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté minced garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add heavy cream and milk, stirring well. Let it simmer for 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Gradually whisk in parmesan cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Slice the steak and return it to the skillet along with the tortellini. Toss everything together for 2 minutes.
- Serve your Garlic Steak Tortellini hot, garnished with parsley, red pepper flakes, and cracked black pepper if desired.
Notes
- Substitute steak with chicken for a lighter option.
- Use half-and-half instead of heavy cream for a lighter sauce.
- Serve with garlic bread or a fresh green salad.