This Steak Pasta Recipe Is My Biggest Weakness
This steak pasta recipe completely destroyed my self-control during dinner last weekend again. My husband piles giant servings like he trained for competitive eating professionally. Even my picky child suddenly requests mushrooms without dramatic speeches first. Meanwhile, I keep sneaking forkfuls straight from the pan while pretending I already finished cooking tonight somehow.
Cook pasta until slightly firm for balanced texture after mixing with creamy steak sauce later. Sear steak quickly over high heat for juicy centers and crisp flavorful edges. Rest sliced meat briefly before serving properly. Freeze extra steak separately for easier meals. Store leftovers chilled and reheat gently to maintain creamy texture tomorrow.
This Steak Pasta Recipe Is My Biggest Weakness
This steak pasta recipe combines juicy beef, creamy sauce, and tender pasta for an easy comforting dinner packed with flavor.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Large Pot
- Cast Iron Skillet
- Tongs
- Knife
- Freezer
- Colander
Ingredients
Steak Pasta Base
- 12 ounces penne pasta cooked al dente
- 1 pound sirloin steak thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil for searing
- 1 teaspoon salt adjust to taste
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper freshly cracked
- 3 tablespoons butter unsalted
- 3 cloves garlic minced finely
- 1 cup heavy cream for sauce
- 0.75 cup parmesan cheese freshly grated
Optional Additions
- 1 cup mushrooms sliced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
- Cook pasta until slightly firm then drain while reserving some pasta water separately.
- Season steak slices evenly using salt and black pepper before cooking thoroughly afterward.
- Sear steak inside a hot skillet until crisp outside with juicy tender centers.
- Add butter garlic and mushrooms while cooking until fragrant and lightly golden textured.
- Pour heavy cream into the skillet and stir parmesan until smooth creamy consistency.
- Toss pasta and steak inside the sauce until evenly coated and flavorful throughout.
- Serve warm topped with parsley and extra parmesan for rich comforting flavor balance.
Notes
Cook pasta slightly less for firmer texture or longer for softer creamy bites. Freeze extra cooked steak separately for easier future dinners. Handle hot cream sauce gently to avoid separating texture. Customize flavors using spinach, chili flakes, or rosemary. Store leftovers refrigerated and reheat slowly with extra cream if needed.
