Easy Steak Pasta Recipe – Cozy Yet Elegant Dinner
Creamy Steak Pasta is a rich and satisfying dish that pairs tender slices of seared steak with a velvety garlic-parmesan cream sauce and your favorite pasta — a gourmet dinner in under 40 minutes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb sirloin or ribeye steak
- Salt & pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter, divided
- 12 oz pasta (fettuccine, penne, or tagliatelle)
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup white wine or broth (optional)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook pasta until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water. Drain.
- Season steak with salt and pepper. Sear in skillet with oil and 1 tbsp butter for 3–4 min per side. Rest, then slice.
- In same pan, sauté garlic in remaining butter. Deglaze with wine (optional).
- Add cream and simmer. Stir in parmesan until smooth.
- Toss pasta in sauce. Add sliced steak and combine gently.
- Serve hot with parsley and extra cheese.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add mushrooms or spinach.
- Swap steak with chicken or tofu if desired.
- Use gluten-free pasta as needed.