Comfort Food Classic: Creamy Steak Parmesan Penne
Creamy garlic Parmesan penne tossed with seared steak, crisp broccoli, and sweet bell peppers. A hearty, colorful pasta dinner ready in 40 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
1 lb sirloin or flank steak, thinly sliced
12 oz penne pasta
2 cups broccoli florets
1 red or yellow bell pepper, sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1½ cups heavy cream or half-and-half
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
2 tbsp olive oil
3 tbsp butter (divided)
1 tsp Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional: red pepper flakes, parsley
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain and reserve ½ cup pasta water.
- Season steak with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Heat oil in skillet. Sear steak slices 2–3 min per side. Set aside.
- Add 1 tbsp butter to skillet. Sauté garlic, then add broccoli and peppers. Cook 4–5 min. Remove and set aside.
- Lower heat. Add remaining butter and garlic. Pour in broth and cream. Simmer.
- Stir in Parmesan until melted and smooth.
- Add pasta, steak, and veggies to sauce. Toss to coat. Add pasta water if needed.
- Adjust seasoning. Garnish and serve hot.
Notes
Use half-and-half for a lighter version. Substitute chicken or shrimp. Great for leftovers and meal prep.