Description

This Creamy Steak Pasta with Garlic is a rich and comforting dish featuring tender seared steak slices tossed with fettuccine or penne in a luscious garlic cream sauce made with butter, beef broth, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese. The sauce is perfectly balanced with savory flavors and a hint of heat from optional crushed red pepper flakes, making it an ideal meal for steak and pasta lovers looking for a satisfying dinner.

Ingredients

Scale

Pasta

12 ounces fettuccine or penne pasta

Steak

1 pound sirloin or ribeye steak, thinly sliced
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil

Cream Sauce

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup beef broth
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Garnish

Fresh parsley, chopped
Additional grated parmesan cheese (optional)

Instructions

Cook Pasta: Boil pasta in a large pot of salted water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain well and reserve 1/2 cup of the cooking water for later use.
Prepare Steak: Season the thinly sliced steak generously with salt and black pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the steak slices for about 2 to 3 minutes per side until they are browned and cooked to your preferred doneness. Remove the steak from the skillet and set aside.
Sauté Garlic: Reduce heat to medium and add the unsalted butter to the same skillet. Once melted, add minced garlic and sauté for 1 to 2 minutes until the garlic becomes aromatic and slightly golden but not burnt.
Deglaze and Simmer: Pour in the beef broth to deglaze the skillet, scraping any browned bits stuck to the bottom with a wooden spoon. Let the broth simmer for about 2 minutes to reduce slightly and develop flavor.
Build Cream Sauce: Add the heavy cream and grated parmesan cheese to the skillet. Stir constantly and allow the sauce to simmer for 3 to 4 minutes until it thickens to a creamy consistency. If you like a bit of heat, stir in crushed red pepper flakes at this stage.
Combine Pasta and Steak: Add the cooked pasta into the cream sauce, tossing well to coat all the noodles evenly. If the sauce is too thick, stir in some of the reserved pasta water a little at a time until you reach your desired sauce consistency. Return the cooked steak back to the skillet and gently mix to combine everything.
Plate and Garnish: Serve the creamy steak pasta immediately, topped with chopped fresh parsley and additional grated parmesan cheese if desired for added flavor and presentation.

Notes

Use sirloin or ribeye steak for tender, flavorful results; thin slicing helps it cook quickly.
Be careful not to overcook the garlic to avoid bitterness.
Reserved pasta water adds starch which helps loosen the sauce and improves texture.
Optional red pepper flakes add a mild spicy kick but can be omitted if you prefer milder flavors.
Serve with a side salad or steamed vegetables for a balanced meal.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Italian-American

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