Description
A gourmet dish featuring juicy steak bites and creamy pesto Alfredo tortellini, perfect for impressing family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs sirloin or ribeye steak, cut into bite-sized cubes
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- 18 oz cheese tortellini (refrigerated or fresh)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (optional)
- 1/4 cup basil pesto
- Fresh parsley or basil, for garnish
Instructions
- Boil the tortellini according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Season the steak cubes with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the steak cubes in a single layer and sear for 2–3 minutes on each side until browned and cooked to your desired doneness. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and melt 1 tablespoon of butter.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in the Parmesan, mozzarella (if using), and basil pesto. Simmer for 2–3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Add the cooked tortellini to the sauce and toss to coat evenly.
- Plate the creamy pesto Alfredo tortellini, then top with the juicy steak bites. Garnish with fresh parsley or basil and serve hot.
Notes
Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley or basil. Pairs well with garlic bread or a fresh salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing and Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: steak bites, pesto, alfredo, pasta, gourmet recipe