Description
Tender seared steak bites tossed in a rich, garlicky cream sauce over penne—decadent, savory, and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz penne pasta
- 1 lb sirloin or ribeye steak, cubed
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt & black pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook penne until al dente; reserve ½ cup of pasta water.
- Season steak cubes with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning; sear in olive oil over high heat until browned, then remove.
- In the same pan, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Pour in cream and Parmesan, whisking until smooth; simmer until slightly thickened.
- Toss in the pasta and reserved steak, coating evenly in sauce.
- Add a splash of pasta water if needed for creaminess.
- Garnish with parsley and cracked pepper before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, let the steak marinate for 30 minutes before cooking.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or mushrooms for added nutrition.
- Adjust the amount of garlic according to your taste preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg