Cracked Garlic Steak Tortellini in Creamhouse Sauce Bliss
A heartwarming dish combining tender steak, pillowy tortellini, and a creamy garlic sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound tortellini (fresh or dried)
- 1 pound flank or sirloin steak
- 4 cloves garlic (crushed)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of water and add a pinch of salt. Cook tortellini according to package instructions (3-5 minutes), then drain.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Season the steak with salt and pepper, sear for 3-4 minutes per side, then let rest.
- In the same skillet, reduce heat and sauté crushed garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in the heavy cream and scrape browned bits. Simmer gently and mix in Parmesan until melted.
- Slice the steak against the grain and add to the sauce along with cooked tortellini. Mix gently.
- Fold in spinach until slightly wilted. Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan and pepper.
Notes
Serve with a fresh salad or warm, crusty bread to soak up the sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg