Description
A rich and creamy beef steak pasta recipe that brings together tender slices of seared steak and al dente pasta in a velvety Parmesan sauce. Perfect for cozy dinners, yet elegant enough to impress guests. Quick, comforting, and utterly delicious!
Ingredients
For the Pasta:
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8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
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Salt for boiling water
For the Beef:
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8 oz beef steak (ribeye, sirloin, or flank)
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Salt & pepper, to taste
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1 tbsp olive oil
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1 tsp garlic powder (optional)
For the Sauce:
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2 tbsp unsalted butter
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3 garlic cloves, minced
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1 cup heavy cream (or coconut cream for dairy-free)
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½ cup freshly grated Parmesan
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¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
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½ cup reserved pasta water
For Garnish:
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Fresh parsley, chopped
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Extra Parmesan
Instructions
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Cook Pasta: Boil pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water and drain the rest.
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Sear Steak: Season steak with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high and sear for 2–3 mins per side. Rest, then slice thinly.
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Make Sauce: In the same pan, melt butter. Sauté garlic for 30 seconds. Add cream and red pepper flakes, then simmer 2–3 mins.
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Finish Sauce: Stir in Parmesan until melted and smooth.
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Combine: Add pasta and reserved pasta water to the sauce. Toss to coat evenly.
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Add Steak: Stir in sliced steak and heat for 1 minute.
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Garnish: Sprinkle with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan. Serve warm.
Notes
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Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
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Reheat gently with a splash of milk or cream.
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Add-ins: Mushrooms, spinach, crispy bacon, or sun-dried tomatoes.
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For dairy-free: Use plant-based cream and vegan cheese
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 22g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Beef steak pasta, creamy pasta recipe, weeknight dinner, quick pasta, parmesan steak pasta