Description
This Creamy Steak Pasta recipe combines tender seared steak with a luscious, cheesy cream sauce and fresh spinach, creating a comforting and hearty meal perfect for warming your heart and soul. Easy to prepare, it features perfectly cooked pasta tossed in a rich sauce and topped with juicy steak slices.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta
- 12 oz pasta (any shape, fettuccine or penne recommended)
Steak and Cooking
- 1 lb steak (sirloin or ribeye, fresh cuts preferred)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
Sauce and Greens
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, freshly cracked, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Begin by boiling a large pot of salted water and cooking the pasta according to package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain the pasta and set it aside.
- Sear the Steak: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the steak and cook for 4-5 minutes per side until browned and cooked to your liking. Remove the steak from the skillet and let it rest to retain juices.
- Sauté Garlic: In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, stirring continuously to prevent burning.
- Make the Cream Sauce: Pour in the heavy cream, stirring to combine with the garlic. Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it thicken slightly for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add Parmesan Cheese: Gradually stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce becomes creamy. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Toss Pasta in Sauce: Add the cooked pasta to the skillet with the sauce and toss to coat the noodles evenly, ensuring the sauce clings to every piece.
- Add Spinach: Gently fold in the fresh spinach and cook for 1-2 minutes until it wilts, adding vibrant color and nutrition.
- Slice the Steak: While spinach wilts, thinly slice the rested steak against the grain for tenderness and set aside.
- Serve: Plate the creamy pasta, topping it generously with the sliced steak. Optionally, garnish with parsley or additional Parmesan for an appealing presentation.
Notes
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for best flavor and smoothest sauce texture.
- Resting steak after cooking is crucial for juicy slices.
- Feel free to substitute spinach with kale or arugula for a different leafy green.
- Adjust seasoning carefully; Parmesan adds saltiness so taste before adding extra salt.
- Leftover sauce can be stored in the fridge and gently reheated with a splash of cream or milk.
