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Cracked Garlic Steak Tortellini

A decadent, restaurant-quality dish featuring pan-seared steak bites, cheese-stuffed tortellini, and a garlic-infused 'Creamhouse' sauce that captures all the steak fond for maximum flavor.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Pasta
Calories: 750

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb Ribeye or sirloin steak, cut into bites
  • 1 lb Cheese-stuffed tortellini (refrigerated)
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
  • 6 cloves Garlic, minced or smashed
  • 1.5 cups Heavy whipping cream
  • 1 teaspoon Better Than Bouillon beef base
  • 1/2 cup Grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
  • 1/2 cup Reserved tortellini pasta water
  • 2 cups Fresh baby spinach
  • to taste Salt and cracked black pepper
  • for garnish Fresh parsley

Method
 

  1. Pat steak bites dry and season generously with salt and cracked black pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear steak 2 minutes per side until a deep mahogany crust forms. Remove and cover with foil.
  2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook tortellini for 1 minute less than package instructions. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.
  3. In the same skillet, melt butter. Add minced garlic and cook for 45 seconds until fragrant but not brown.
  4. Pour in heavy cream and beef bouillon. Scrape fond from the bottom of the pan and simmer 3-5 minutes until cream thickens slightly.
  5. Whisk in grated parmesan and reserved pasta water until sauce is glossy. Add fresh spinach and stir until just wilted.
  6. Return seared steak and tortellini to skillet. Toss 1-2 minutes over medium-low heat to combine flavors and finish cooking tortellini.
  7. Serve immediately in warmed bowls, garnished with fresh parsley and an extra crack of black pepper.

Notes

Perfect for a 20-minute gourmet weeknight meal, date night, or high-protein comfort dinner. The sauce and steak are built in one skillet for maximum depth of flavor and minimal cleanup.

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