Description
A quick and easy one-pot meal featuring cheese tortellini and succulent steak in a creamy garlic sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 20 oz cheese tortellini
- 1 lb steak (sirloin or ribeye)
- Salt and black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp 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, shredded or freshly grated
- Parsley, chopped (optional)
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
- Cracked black pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Tortellini: Bring a big pot of salted water to a boil. Add in the cheese tortellini and cook according to package instructions until al dente (8-10 minutes).
- Sear the Steak: Heat 2 tbsp of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season steak with salt and pepper, then sear for 3-5 minutes on each side for medium rare. Let it rest before slicing.
- Make the Sauce: In the same skillet, melt 4 tbsp of butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and garlic powder, cooking until fragrant (about 1 minute). Pour in heavy cream and whole milk, stirring until combined.
- Add the Cheese: Gradually whisk in parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
- Combine Everything: Drain tortellini and add to the sauce, tossing to coat. Slice steak and lay it on top or mix in, optionally sprinkling with parsley and red pepper flakes.
- Serve: Plate it hot with an extra sprinkle of parmesan and cracked black pepper if desired.
Notes
Feel free to customize with leftover ingredients. Excellent served with a light salad or garlic bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One-Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg