Cracked Garlic Steak Tortellini in Creamhouse Sauce Bliss
A delicious meal that combines rich flavors of steak and creamy tortellini, perfect for an intimate dinner or family meal.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 package Cheese Tortellini (Fresh or refrigerated)
- 1 pound Steak (Sirloin or ribeye) Trim excess fat and cut into bite-sized pieces.
- Salt To taste
- Black Pepper To taste
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika (Optional)
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For searing the steak.
- 4 tablespoons Butter Creates the cream base.
- 5 cloves Garlic (Minced)
- 1 cup Heavy Cream The star of the sauce.
- 3/4 cup Whole Milk Balances richness.
- 1 1/4 cups Parmesan Cheese (Shredded or freshly grated)
- Parsley Optional, for garnish.
- Red Pepper Flakes Optional, for heat.
- Cracked Black Pepper Optional.
Instructions
Preparation
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the seasoned steak pieces. Sear for about 3-4 minutes until browned on one side before flipping to cook another 2-3 minutes.
- Remove the seared steak from the skillet and let it rest on a plate.
- In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium. Add butter and minced garlic. Sauté for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
- Pour in heavy cream and whole milk, whisking to combine. Allow the mixture to simmer on low for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese and mix until melted and smooth.
- Add the cooked tortellini to the sauce and gently toss to coat.
- Finally, add the sliced steak back to the skillet and mix everything well. Season with parsley, red pepper flakes, and additional cracked black pepper to taste.
Notes
Serve in a bowl garnished with fresh parsley. Pair with a green salad or garlic bread.