Description
A rich, velvety, and comforting 20-minute dinner featuring seared steak bites, cheese tortellini, and a homemade garlic butter alfredo sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb sirloin or ribeye steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 tbsp neutral oil (avocado or vegetable)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4–6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
- 1 package (9-12 oz) cheese or spinach tortellini (fresh, frozen, or dried)
- Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
- Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Pat steak cubes dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper. Toss with 1 tbsp neutral oil.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add tortellini and cook according to package directions (3-5 mins for fresh, 8-10 for dried). Drain and set aside.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat with remaining oil. Sear steak bites in a single layer for 2-3 minutes per side until browned. Remove steak and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add butter to the same pan. Once melted, add minced garlic and sauté for 30-60 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and stir. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes to thicken slightly.
- Whisk in grated parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
- Return steak bites and drained tortellini to the pan. Toss gently to coat everything in the sauce.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley and extra parmesan if desired.
Notes
Ensure steak is dry before searing to achieve a good crust. Do not overcrowd the pan when searing steak. Keep sauce heat low to medium-low to prevent cream from splitting. If sauce is too thick, add a splash of pasta water. Do not freeze this dish as dairy may separate.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 800
- Fat: 45
- Saturated Fat: 22
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 30
Keywords: steak bites, alfredo sauce, tortellini, quick dinner, weeknight meal, comfort food, garlic butter, creamy pasta