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Creamy Steak Parmesan Pasta

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A cozy, rich, and easy-to-make pasta dish featuring tender steak strips in a luscious creamy Parmesan sauce, perfect for comforting weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces ribeye or sirloin steak, trimmed and cut into thin strips
  • 8 ounces fettuccine or favorite long pasta (linguine or tagliatelle)
  • 1 cup heavy cream (240 ml)
  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (about 100 grams)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (about 28 grams), softened
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • A handful fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
  • Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 8 ounces (225 grams) of fettuccine and cook according to package instructions until al dente, about 10-12 minutes. Reserve ½ cup (120 ml) of pasta water before draining.
  2. While the pasta cooks, slice steak into thin strips about ¼ inch thick. Pat dry with paper towels. Season generously with salt and pepper on all sides.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add steak strips in a single layer and sear without moving for about 2 minutes per side until browned but still juicy inside. Remove steak from pan and set aside.
  4. Reduce heat to medium and add 2 tablespoons unsalted butter to the same skillet. Once melted, add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn.
  5. Pour in 1 cup heavy cream, stirring to combine with garlic and butter. Slowly sprinkle in 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, stirring constantly until melted and smooth.
  6. Add reserved pasta water a little at a time to loosen the sauce if too thick. The sauce should be silky and coat the back of a spoon.
  7. Toss cooked pasta and seared steak strips into the sauce. Stir gently over low heat for 1-2 minutes to combine flavors. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes.
  8. Remove from heat and sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley. Serve immediately while warm and creamy.

Notes

Use freshly grated Parmesan cheese for best flavor and smooth sauce. Pat steak dry before searing to get a good crust. Add reserved pasta water gradually to adjust sauce consistency. For gluten-free, use gluten-free pasta. For dairy-free, substitute cream with coconut cream and Parmesan with vegan alternative.

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