Description
This creamy steak pasta dinner is a quick and easy meal perfect for any night of the week. Tender sirloin steak strips are seared to perfection and tossed with fettuccine pasta in a luscious Parmesan cream sauce infused with garlic and Italian seasoning. Ready in just 35 minutes, this comforting dish combines rich flavors and simple ingredients to create a satisfying dinner that will please the whole family.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
Steak and Seasoning
- 1 lb sirloin steak, cut into thin strips
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Garnish
- Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Boil Pasta: Fill a large pot with water and bring it to a rolling boil. Add a generous pinch of salt to season the water.
- Cook Fettuccine: Add the fettuccine pasta to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions (8-10 minutes) until al dente, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Drain and Set Pasta: Reserve about 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the rest. Drizzle a little olive oil over the pasta to prevent sticking and set aside.
- Season Steak: Season the sirloin steak strips evenly with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning for enhanced flavor.
- Heat Skillet and Oil: In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat until hot and shimmering.
- Sear Steak Strips: Add the seasoned steak strips in a single layer. Sear for 2-3 minutes on each side until browned and cooked to your desired level of doneness. Remove the steak from the skillet and set aside.
- Sauté Garlic: Reduce heat to medium and add the minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- Deglaze with Broth: Pour in 1 cup of beef broth, scraping the bottom of the skillet to loosen the browned bits. Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes to reduce slightly and intensify flavor.
- Add Heavy Cream: Slowly add 1 cup of heavy cream, stirring continuously until the mixture comes to a gentle simmer.
- Incorporate Parmesan: Gradually stir in 1 cup of grated Parmesan cheese until fully melted and the sauce develops a creamy consistency. Adjust the sauce thickness by adding reserved pasta water if needed.
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste the sauce and add more salt, pepper, or Italian seasoning as desired to balance the flavors.
- Combine Steak and Sauce: Return the cooked steak strips to the skillet and stir to coat them evenly with the creamy sauce.
- Toss Pasta with Sauce: Add the drained fettuccine to the skillet and gently toss everything together, adding reserved pasta water if the sauce seems too thick or dry.
- Serve and Garnish: Remove the skillet from heat, serve the creamy steak pasta in bowls, and garnish with freshly chopped parsley for a bright finish.
- Enjoy Your Meal: Dig in and savor the rich, creamy flavors of this delicious steak pasta dinner.
Notes
- Reserve pasta water as it helps in adjusting the sauce consistency perfectly.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for best taste and smoother sauce.
- Adjust steak cooking time based on your preferred doneness.
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half, though the sauce will be less rich.
- Fresh parsley not only adds color but also a fresh herbaceous note to the dish.
