Garlic Steak Tortellini: Restaurant-Quality in 30 Minutes
Garlic steak tortellini is a restaurant-quality skillet dinner you can make at home in just 30 minutes. Tender steak bites, cheese-filled tortellini, and a rich garlic cream sauce come together in one pan for an impressive yet easy weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Pasta & Steak
- 20 oz cheese tortellini fresh or refrigerated
- 1 lb steak sirloin or ribeye, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Garlic Cream Sauce
- 4 tbsp butter
- 5 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 0.75 cup whole milk
- 1.25 cups parmesan cheese freshly grated
Seasonings & Garnish
- 1 tsp salt or to taste
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 0.5 tsp garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the cheese tortellini according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season the steak with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
- Sear the steak pieces in the hot skillet for 3–5 minutes until browned. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium and add butter to the skillet. Once melted, add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and milk, stirring to combine. Simmer gently for 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Gradually stir in the parmesan cheese until fully melted and smooth.
- Add the cooked tortellini and steak back to the skillet and toss gently for 2 minutes until everything is well coated.
- Remove from heat and serve immediately, garnished as desired.
Notes
For best results, use freshly grated parmesan and avoid boiling the sauce to keep it smooth. Chicken or shrimp can be substituted for steak if desired.