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Creamy Pasta with Steak

A luxurious dish featuring al dente pasta enveloped in a creamy sauce with tender pieces of steak, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 600

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 12 oz Fettuccine or Penne Choose pasta that holds sauce well.
Steak
  • 1 lb Ribeye Steak Tender and flavorful cut.
Sauce
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Key for creamy texture.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Fresh, minced.
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Grated fresh for flavor.
  • 2 cups Fresh Spinach Adds color and nutrition.
  • 2 tbsp Unsalted Butter For enriching the sauce.
  • to taste Salt and Pepper Essential seasonings.
  • to taste Crushed Red Pepper Flakes Optional for spice.

Method
 

Cook the Pasta
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve some pasta water before draining.
Prepare the Steak
  1. Season steak generously with salt and pepper. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the steak until browned on both sides, about 4-5 minutes per side.
Create the Creamy Sauce
  1. In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium-low and melt butter. Add minced garlic until fragrant, about 30 seconds, then pour in heavy cream while stirring continuously.
Add Cheese and Spinach
  1. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese into the cream mixture until melted and smooth. Toss in fresh spinach until wilted.
Toss Everything Together
  1. Combine cooked pasta with the cream sauce. If needed, add reserved pasta water gradually until reaching desired consistency. Serve hot with extra Parmesan on top if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 35gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This dish is versatile; feel free to swap steak for chicken or shrimp.

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