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Garlic Butter Steak with Cheesy Alfredo Tortellini

Juicy, pan-seared steak medallions basted in savory garlic butter, served over plump cheese tortellini smothered in a rich, homemade Parmesan Alfredo sauce.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian-American
Calories: 780

Ingredients
  

Steak
  • 1.5 lbs steak (tenderloin, sirloin, or ribeye) cut into medallions
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper freshly cracked
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
Alfredo Tortellini
  • 16 oz refrigerated cheese tortellini
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • Large heavy-bottomed skillet or Cast Iron
  • Large Pot (for boiling pasta)
  • Whisk
  • Tongs

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook tortellini according to package directions. Drain, reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, and set aside.
  2. Pat steak medallions dry and season generously with salt and pepper.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add steak and sear 2-3 minutes per side until a brown crust forms.
  4. Reduce heat to medium. Add 3 tbsp butter and 4 cloves minced garlic. Baste the steak with the melting garlic butter for 1 minute. Remove steak to a plate to rest.
  5. In the same skillet over medium-low heat, add remaining 2 tbsp butter and 2 cloves minced garlic. Sauté for 30 seconds.
  6. Pour in heavy cream, scraping up brown bits from the pan. Simmer gently for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.
  7. Reduce heat to low. Whisk in Parmesan cheese until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Add a splash of pasta water if too thick.
  8. Toss the cooked tortellini in the sauce. Top with rested steak and juices. Garnish with parsley and serve.

Notes

Ensure you use freshly grated block Parmesan, as pre-shredded cheese will make the sauce gritty.