Description
A quick and creamy dish of tortellini and steak infused with garlic and spices.
Ingredients
- 20 oz cheese tortellini
- 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
- In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil and toss in the cheese tortellini. Cook according to package instructions until they float. Drain and set aside.
- Season the steak generously with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
- In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat and sear the steak for about 4-5 minutes on each side until browned.
- Transfer the steak to a plate and let it rest for 5-10 minutes.
- In the same skillet, lower heat to medium, add butter and garlic, and sauté until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and whole milk, stirring until well combined. Let simmer for a couple of minutes.
- Gradually whisk in parmesan until it melts into the sauce.
- Toss in the cooked tortellini and stir to coat in the sauce. Add red pepper flakes if desired.
- Slice the rested steak into thin strips and serve on top of the tortellini.
- Garnish with parsley and cracked black pepper before serving.
Notes
Let the sauce simmer for a bit for the best flavor and texture. Feel free to substitute ingredients based on dietary preferences.