Quick Weeknight Dinner with Steak and Pasta
A rich, easy pasta dish with juicy seared steak strips and a creamy garlic-Parmesan sauce—perfect for quick weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
1 lb steak (flank, sirloin, or ribeye), sliced
12 oz pasta (fettuccine, penne, or rigatoni)
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp butter
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
½ tsp garlic powder
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup heavy cream
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup reserved pasta water
Chopped parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook pasta until al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta water. Drain.
- Season steak with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Sear in butter and oil for 1–2 minutes per side. Remove.
- In same pan, sauté garlic for 30 seconds. Add cream and simmer 2–3 minutes. Stir in Parmesan and pasta water.
- Add pasta and steak to skillet. Toss to coat and heat through.
- Garnish and serve immediately.
Notes
Use half-and-half for a lighter version. Add mushrooms, spinach, or sun-dried tomatoes for extra flavor.