Ingredients
- 12 ounces of your favorite pasta (penne or fettuccine work well)
- 1 pound of sirloin steak, sliced into thin strips
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Feel free to substitute the sirloin with a cut of steak you prefer or have on hand. If you’re looking for a lighter option, you can use half-and-half instead of heavy cream, though the sauce will be less rich.
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil. Once hot, add the steak strips and season with salt and pepper. Cook until browned, about 3-4 minutes. Remove the steak from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, lower the heat to medium and add the butter. Once the butter is melted, add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Pour in the heavy cream, stirring constantly. Let the sauce simmer for 2-3 minutes until it thickens slightly.
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese until it melts into the sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add a bit of the reserved pasta water to reach your desired consistency.
- Add the cooked pasta and steak back into the skillet, tossing to coat in the creamy garlic butter sauce.
- Sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving. Enjoy immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International