Description
Creamy Spicy Garlic Steak Pasta is a delightful blend of tender steak and al dente pasta enveloped in a luscious, creamy garlic sauce. This dish is quick to prepare, making it perfect for weeknight dinners when you want to impress without the fuss. With customizable spice levels and a mouthwatering aroma that will fill your kitchen, it’s guaranteed to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 1 lb sirloin steak, seasoned with salt and pepper
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Boil salted water, add pasta, and cook until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Sear the steak: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season steak, sear until browned on both sides, then remove from skillet.
- Add garlic: In the same skillet, lower heat slightly, add minced garlic, and sauté until fragrant.
- Create the sauce: Pour in heavy cream, scraping up browned bits. Stir in Parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes until combined.
- Toss pasta: Add cooked pasta to the skillet and gently toss until well coated.
- Serve: Plate the dish and garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 300g)
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 110mg