Description
This Creamy Steak Pasta Dinner is a sumptuous and easy-to-make meal perfect for any weeknight. Tender strips of sirloin steak are seared to perfection and combined with al dente fettuccine tossed in a rich, creamy Parmesan sauce. With savory garlic and Italian seasoning, this dish offers a restaurant-quality experience right at home in just 35 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
Steak and Seasoning
- 1 lb sirloin steak, cut into thin strips
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Garnish
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Boil pasta: Fill a large pot with water and bring it to a rolling boil. Add a generous pinch of salt to season the pasta water.
- Cook pasta: Add the fettuccine pasta to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions, about 8-10 minutes, until al dente. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Drain and set aside: Reserve about 1 cup of pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta. Drizzle a bit of olive oil over the pasta to prevent sticking and set aside for later.
- Season steak: Season the sirloin steak strips evenly with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning to enhance flavor.
- Heat skillet and sear steak: In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat until hot. Add the seasoned steak strips in a single layer and sear for 2-3 minutes on each side until browned and cooked to your desired doneness. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Sauté garlic: Reduce heat to medium in the same skillet and add the minced garlic. Sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- Deglaze skillet: Pour in 1 cup of beef broth, scraping the bottom of the skillet to lift any browned bits. Let the broth simmer for 2-3 minutes to reduce slightly and concentrate flavor.
- Add cream: Slowly pour in 1 cup of heavy cream, stirring continuously until the mixture reaches a gentle simmer, forming a creamy base for the sauce.
- Incorporate Parmesan cheese: Gradually add the grated Parmesan cheese while stirring until it melts fully and the sauce becomes thick and creamy. Adjust the sauce thickness by stirring in reserved pasta water if it’s too thick.
- Season sauce: Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or Italian seasoning as desired to balance flavors.
- Combine steak and sauce: Return the cooked steak strips to the skillet, stirring to coat them evenly with the creamy sauce.
- Toss pasta with sauce and steak: Add the drained fettuccine pasta to the skillet and gently toss everything together to ensure the pasta is well coated. Add reserved pasta water gradually if the mixture seems dry.
- Serve and garnish: Remove the skillet from heat and serve the creamy steak pasta in bowls. Garnish generously with freshly chopped parsley for a fresh, vibrant finish.
- Enjoy: Dig in and enjoy your deliciously creamy steak pasta dinner that’s perfectly balanced and satisfying!
Notes
- Be careful not to overcook the steak to maintain tenderness.
- Reserve pasta water to adjust sauce consistency perfectly.
- You can substitute sirloin with ribeye or flank steak for variation.
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese melts better and gives a richer flavor than pre-grated.
