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Garlic Steak Tortellini

Garlic Steak Tortellini

Recipe for Garlic Steak Tortellini twists: tender steak bites with creamy Cajun pasta, a quick one-skillet dinner party meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 1050
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb steak (sirloin or ribeye), cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 tbsp Cajun seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 12 oz fettuccine pasta
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 1/2 cups grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for extra heat)
  • q.s. fresh parsley, chopped for garnish to taste
  • q.s. extra grated Parmesan for topping to taste

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Large pot
  • Tongs
  • Sharp knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Season the steak pieces with Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the steak bites in batches until browned.
  3. Transfer cooked steak to a plate and cover loosely with foil.
  4. Reduce heat, add butter and garlic to the skillet, sauté until fragrant.
  5. Pour in chicken broth and scrape up browned bits; simmer for about 2 minutes.
  6. Lower heat, add heavy cream, cream cheese, and Parmesan cheese, stirring until melted and smooth.
  7. Cook fettuccine in salted water until al dente, drain but do not rinse.
  8. Add cooked fettuccine to the creamy sauce, tossing to coat.
  9. Fold in the seared steak bites and simmer together for 2-3 minutes.
  10. Remove from heat, add optional red pepper flakes, garnish, and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 1050kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 52gFat: 58gSaturated Fat: 30gCholesterol: 187mgSodium: 1000mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 400mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This recipe allows for ingredient swaps such as chicken or shrimp with Cajun spices. Perfect for a light yet satisfying meal.
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