Description
This creamy steak pasta dinner combines tender sirloin strips with a luscious Parmesan cream sauce, perfectly coating al dente fettuccine for a rich and comforting meal that’s easy to prepare in just 35 minutes. Ideal for a flavorful weeknight dinner any day of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
Steak and Seasoning
- 1 lb sirloin steak, cut into thin strips
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Boil Pasta: Fill a large pot with water and bring it to a rolling boil, adding a generous pinch of salt to season. Add the fettuccine and cook according to package instructions, typically 8-10 minutes, until al dente. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Drain and Reserve Pasta Water: Reserve about 1 cup of the pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta. Drizzle a little olive oil over the pasta to prevent sticking, and set aside.
- Season Steak: Season the sirloin strips evenly with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning to infuse flavor.
- Sear Steak: Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add the steak strips in a single layer and sear for 2-3 minutes on each side until browned and cooked to your preferred level of doneness. Remove steak from skillet and set aside.
- Sauté Garlic: Reduce the heat to medium and add minced garlic to the same skillet. Sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
- Deglaze Skillet: Pour in 1 cup of beef broth, scraping the bottom of the skillet with a spoon to lift any browned bits. Let the broth simmer for 2-3 minutes to reduce slightly and concentrate flavor.
- Add Cream: Slowly stir in 1 cup of heavy cream, continuing to stir as it comes to a gentle simmer, ensuring the sauce thickens smoothly.
- Melt Cheese: Gradually add 1 cup of grated Parmesan cheese, stirring until fully melted and the sauce becomes creamy. Adjust the sauce’s thickness by adding some reserved pasta water if necessary.
- Season Sauce: Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or Italian seasoning to your liking.
- Combine Steak and Sauce: Return the cooked steak strips to the skillet, stirring to coat them evenly with the creamy sauce.
- Toss Pasta: Add the drained fettuccine to the skillet and gently toss everything together to fully coat the pasta. Use reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce if the mixture feels too thick or dry.
- Serve and Garnish: Remove the skillet from heat and serve the creamy steak pasta in bowls. Garnish each serving with freshly chopped parsley for a burst of color and freshness.
- Enjoy: Dig in and savor this rich, comforting, and easy creamy steak pasta dinner!
Notes
- Use sirloin or any tender steak cut for the best texture and flavor.
- Reserve pasta water to adjust sauce consistency without diluting flavor.
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half, but expect a less rich sauce.
- Ensure garlic is sautéed briefly to avoid bitterness.
- Cooking steak strips in a single layer helps achieve a good sear and flavor.
- Parmesan cheese can be swapped with Pecorino Romano for a sharper taste.
