Description
A comforting dish of tender steak paired with fresh tortellini enveloped in a rich, creamy garlic sauce that brings the family together.
Ingredients
Scale
- 20 oz cheese tortellini (Fresh or refrigerated)
- 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, shredded or freshly grated
- Parsley, chopped (optional)
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
- Cracked black pepper (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the tortellini according to package directions until just al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Pat the steak dry and season both sides with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. Let sit for 10 minutes.
- Heat a heavy skillet over medium-high heat until very hot. Add olive oil and place the steak in the pan, searing for 3-4 minutes per side for medium-rare.
- When steak is nearly done, add a tablespoon of butter and spoon over the top to baste. Remove the steak to a cutting board and rest for at least 5 minutes.
- In the same pan, reduce heat to medium, melt remaining butter, and add minced garlic. Stir until fragrant, about 30-45 seconds.
- Pour in heavy cream and whole milk, stirring to combine, and let thicken slightly.
- Stir in grated parmesan in small handfuls until melted and glossy. Adjust consistency with pasta water if needed.
- Add cooked tortellini to the pan, toss gently to coat, then add sliced steak and fold together.
- Season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if desired. Finish with chopped parsley and extra parmesan.
- Serve immediately with warm bread on the side.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days. Reheat gently, adding a splash of milk or cream to bring the sauce back to life.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing and Saucing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: steak, tortellini, creamy sauce, comfort food, family meal