Description
This creamy garlic-steak tortellini is a comforting, indulgent dish featuring tender seared steak, cheese tortellini, and a rich garlic-Parmesan cream sauce—perfect for an elevated yet easy dinner.
Ingredients
- 12 oz cheese tortellini
- 8 oz flank steak, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, cracked
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the cheese tortellini according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- Season the sliced flank steak with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the steak for 2–3 minutes per side until browned. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt the butter and sauté cracked garlic and chopped onion until the onion is translucent and fragrant.
- Deglaze the pan with beef broth, scraping up the browned bits, and simmer for 2 minutes.
- Reduce heat to medium, add heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, and stir until the sauce is smooth and thickened.
- Return the tortellini and steak to the skillet and gently toss to coat in the sauce.
- Let cook for 2–3 more minutes until heated through. Adjust seasoning if needed.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use freshly cracked garlic for the most flavor.
- For a vegetarian version, substitute mushrooms for the steak.
- Add red pepper flakes for a spicy twist.
- Spinach can be added at the end for extra nutrients and color.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 115mg