Description
A delicious, easy-to-make one-pan dish featuring tender steak bites, cheesy tortellini, and a rich cowboy butter sauce, perfect for impressing friends.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ lbs sirloin or ribeye steak, cut into bite-sized cubes
- 1 tsp Cajun seasoning (or to taste)
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh chives, chopped
- 12 oz cheese tortellini (fresh or refrigerated)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup reserved pasta water
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the tortellini until tender but firm. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water before draining.
- Pat the steak dry and season with Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the steak for 2-3 minutes on each side. Remove from pan and set aside.
- Melt the butter in the same skillet, add garlic and sauté until fragrant. Stir in red pepper flakes, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice, mixing well.
- Return the cooked tortellini and steak to the skillet, tossing everything in the sauce. Add reserved pasta water to reach desired sauce consistency, and stir in Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Plate the dish hot, garnished with extra Parmesan and herbs. Serve immediately.
Notes
Avoid skipping seasoning the steak and remember to reserve pasta water for the sauce.