Description
Indulge in creamy steak fettuccine pasta with tender sirloin strips in a rich garlic Parmesan sauce. This comforting dish is easy to prepare and perfect for a satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 lb sirloin steak, cut into strips
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Fill a large pot with water and bring it to a rolling boil. Add a generous pinch of salt.
- Add the fettuccine pasta to the boiling water. Cook according to package instructions (8-10 minutes) until al dente, stirring occasionally.
- 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 the sirloin steak strips with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the steak strips in a single layer and sear for 2-3 minutes on each side until browned and cooked to your liking. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add minced garlic. Sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in 1 cup of beef broth, scraping the bottom of the skillet to deglaze. Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Slowly add 1 cup of heavy cream, stirring continuously. Simmer for another 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Stir in 1 cup of grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. Adjust thickness with reserved pasta water if needed.
- Add the cooked steak back into the skillet, stirring to coat with the sauce.
- Gently fold in the cooked fettuccine, ensuring it’s well coated. Add more reserved pasta water if necessary.
- Taste the dish and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or Italian seasoning as needed.
- Serve generous portions onto plates using tongs.
- Sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley and additional Parmesan cheese if desired.
- Sit down and enjoy your creamy steak pasta dinner, ideally paired with a side salad or crusty bread.
Notes
- Choosing the Right Steak: Sirloin is ideal, but ribeye or flank steak can also be used. Slice against the grain for tenderness.
- Pasta Variations: While fettuccine is traditional, feel free to use any pasta shape you prefer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes