Description
This creamy steak pasta dinner is a quick and flavorful meal perfect for any night. Tender sirloin steak strips are seared to perfection and combined with a rich, creamy Parmesan sauce tossed with al dente fettuccine pasta. Garnished with fresh parsley, this dish combines savory steak and a luscious sauce for a satisfying and easy-to-make pasta dinner.
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
Garnish
- Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Boil Pasta: Fill a large pot with water and bring it to a rolling boil. Add a generous pinch of salt to season the water.
- Cook Pasta: Add the fettuccine pasta to the boiling water and cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Reserve Pasta Water and Drain: Reserve about 1 cup of the pasta water, then drain the rest. Drizzle a little olive oil over the pasta to prevent sticking and set aside.
- Season Steak: Season the sirloin steak strips evenly with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Heat Oil: In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat until hot.
- Sear Steak: Add the seasoned steak strips in a single layer to the skillet. Sear for 2-3 minutes on each side until browned and cooked to your desired doneness. Remove steak from skillet and set aside.
- Sauté Garlic: Reduce skillet heat to medium and add minced garlic. Sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- Deglaze Pan: Pour in 1 cup of beef broth and scrape the bottom of the skillet to release any browned bits. Let the broth simmer for 2-3 minutes to reduce slightly.
- Add Cream: Slowly pour in 1 cup of heavy cream while stirring continuously, bringing the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Melt Cheese: Gradually stir in 1 cup of grated Parmesan cheese until fully melted and the sauce becomes creamy. Adjust the sauce thickness with reserved pasta water as needed.
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste the sauce and add more salt, pepper, or Italian seasoning if desired.
- Combine Steak and Sauce: Add the cooked steak strips back into the skillet, stirring to coat them evenly with the creamy sauce.
- Toss Pasta with Sauce: Add the drained fettuccine pasta to the skillet and gently toss to combine and coat with the sauce. Use reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce if it appears too dry.
- Serve: Remove the skillet from heat. Serve the creamy steak pasta in bowls and garnish with freshly chopped parsley.
- Enjoy: Dig into this rich and delicious creamy steak pasta dinner!
Notes
- Reserving pasta water helps adjust the sauce consistency for a silky texture.
- Searing the steak in a single layer ensures proper browning.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for best melting and flavor.
- Adjust the seasoning at the end to suit your taste preferences.
- This dish pairs well with a side salad or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
