Description
This Creamy Steak Pasta Dinner is a quick and satisfying meal featuring tender sirloin steak strips tossed in a luscious Parmesan cream sauce with fettuccine pasta. Perfectly balanced with savory garlic, Italian seasoning, and fresh parsley garnish, this recipe comes together in just 35 minutes, making it ideal for any weeknight 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 (for garnish)
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.
- Drain and Reserve Pasta Water: Reserve about 1 cup of pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta. Drizzle a little olive oil over it to prevent sticking and set aside.
- Season Steak: Season the thinly sliced sirloin steak strips with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning evenly.
- Heat Skillet: In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat until hot.
- Sear Steak: Place the steak strips in a single layer and sear for 2-3 minutes on each side until browned and cooked to desired doneness. Remove steak from skillet and set aside.
- Sauté Garlic: Reduce heat to medium, add minced garlic to the same skillet, and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Deglaze Skillet: Pour in 1 cup beef broth, scraping the bottom of the skillet to loosen browned bits. Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes to reduce slightly.
- Add Cream: Slowly stir in 1 cup heavy cream, continuously stirring until the sauce reaches a gentle simmer.
- Melt Cheese: Gradually add 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, stirring until fully melted and the sauce is creamy. Adjust thickness with reserved pasta water if needed.
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste the sauce and add more salt, pepper, or Italian seasoning as desired.
- Combine Steak and Sauce: Add the cooked steak back into the skillet, stirring to coat the strips evenly with the creamy sauce.
- Toss Pasta: Add the drained fettuccine pasta to the skillet and toss gently to combine and coat with the sauce. Use reserved pasta water if the mixture appears dry.
- Serve: Remove from heat and serve pasta in bowls, garnished with freshly chopped parsley.
- Enjoy: Dig in and savor the rich, creamy steak pasta dinner!
Notes
- Be careful not to overcook the steak strips to keep them tender and juicy.
- Reserving pasta water helps to thin the sauce to your desired consistency.
- You can substitute sirloin with ribeye or flank steak for different flavor profiles.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan cheese for the best flavor and melting quality.
- Adjust seasoning at the end to suit your taste.
