Cracked Garlic Steak Tortellini
A cozy one-skillet dinner featuring tender steak, cheesy tortellini, and a creamy garlic-Parmesan sauce, ready in under 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces cheese tortellini (fresh or refrigerated)
- 1 pound steak (sirloin or ribeye), trimmed and cut into bite-sized pieces
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the cheese tortellini according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside, reserving a couple tablespoons of pasta water.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high. Add olive oil and let it shimmer.
- Season the steak pieces with salt and pepper. Add to the skillet in a single layer, searing until brown on all sides, about 5–7 minutes total. Remove steak to a plate.
- Lower heat to medium and add the minced garlic to the skillet, cooking for 30–60 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer, scraping any browned bits from the pan.
- Remove from heat, stir in the Parmesan until melted and the sauce thickens slightly. If too thick, add a splash of reserved pasta water.
- Return the steak to the skillet and add the cooked tortellini. Toss gently to coat and warm through.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, then garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
For a lighter sauce, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream. Consider a gluten-free version with gluten-free tortellini.
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