Garlic Butter Steak Bites and Creamy Alfredo Tortellini
Juicy garlic butter steak bites meet creamy Alfredo tortellini in this easy, restaurant-worthy dinner. Rich, savory, and packed with flavor, it's a fast and comforting dish for any night of the week.
Ingredients
### For the Steak Bites:
- - 1 lb sirloin steak cut into 1-inch cubes
- - 1 tbsp olive oil
- - Salt and pepper to taste
- - 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- - 4 cloves garlic minced
- - 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- - 1 tbsp chopped parsley
### For the Alfredo Tortellini:
- - 9 oz refrigerated cheese tortellini
- - 2 tbsp butter
- - 1 tbsp flour
- - 1 cup heavy cream
- - ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- - Salt and pepper to taste
- - Pinch of nutmeg optional
Instructions
- Cook tortellini according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Season steak cubes with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear steak in batches until browned. Set aside.
- In the same pan, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant. Return steak to coat in garlic butter.
- In a separate pan, melt butter, whisk in flour, and slowly add cream. Cook until thickened.
- Stir in Parmesan, season, and toss with tortellini.
- Serve steak bites over the creamy tortellini. Garnish with parsley and Parmesan.
Notes
## Recipe Notes:
- Fresh herbs add brightness and elevate the flavor.
- Substitute pasta shapes or proteins as desired.
- Make it spicier with crushed red pepper flakes. ## Serving Suggestions & Variations:
Serve with a side salad or roasted vegetables. Add mushrooms or spinach to the Alfredo for extra flavor. ## Expert Tips:
- Use room temp steak for even cooking.
- Don’t crowd the pan when searing.
- Wait until the cream is hot to stir in the cheese. ## FAQs:
- Can I use frozen tortellini? Yes, just cook per instructions.
- Can I prep in advance? Yes, reheat gently to preserve texture.
- Can I make it gluten-free? Use gluten-free pasta and flour. ## Conclusion:
Try this Garlic Butter Steak Bites and Creamy Alfredo Tortellini for your next dinner! Leave a comment and tag us with your photos.
- Fresh herbs add brightness and elevate the flavor.
- Substitute pasta shapes or proteins as desired.
- Make it spicier with crushed red pepper flakes. ## Serving Suggestions & Variations:
Serve with a side salad or roasted vegetables. Add mushrooms or spinach to the Alfredo for extra flavor. ## Expert Tips:
- Use room temp steak for even cooking.
- Don’t crowd the pan when searing.
- Wait until the cream is hot to stir in the cheese. ## FAQs:
- Can I use frozen tortellini? Yes, just cook per instructions.
- Can I prep in advance? Yes, reheat gently to preserve texture.
- Can I make it gluten-free? Use gluten-free pasta and flour. ## Conclusion:
Try this Garlic Butter Steak Bites and Creamy Alfredo Tortellini for your next dinner! Leave a comment and tag us with your photos.