Creamy Steak Pasta

This 10 ingredient Creamy Steak Pasta is the perfect decadent meal for a weeknight or weekend dinner party. Prepared in just 30 minutes, this restaurant-quality pasta recipe is comfort food at it's finest.

We all crave a big bowl of creamy pasta from time to time. And this is the recipe you'll want to indulge in! Similar to a version of steak alfredo, this rich, creamy steak pasta is flavorful and quick to come together, making it an impressive dinner to enjoy any day of the week.

With perfectly cooked al dente noodles coated in a garlic-parmesan cheese sauce plus simply seared steak served on top, your family and friends are sure to love this creamy steak pasta. Serve it for dinner...or a dinner party! Either way, you'll have happy guests all around.

If you like this easy steak supper, try these other steak dinner recipes: Ribeye Steak Sandwich, Easy Salisbury Steak, Slow Cooker Cube Steak

Why You'll Love this Recipe

• Easy To Prepare: With just 10 quality ingredients, a simple sear on the steak, and a quick pan sauce, this dinner is delicious and easy to get on the table fast.
• Customizable: Make this pasta your own. Use any pasta you have in your pantry, sub in all types of protein and add in your favorite veggies for extra color and flavor.
• Comfort Food Perfection: Al dente pasta coated in a rich and creamy cheese sauce topped with juicy steak make this meal comfort food at its finest.
• Crowdpleaser: Perfectly seared steak served over decadent pasta make this an impressive meal to enjoy any night of the week.

Pro Tip: To make sure the pasta is cooked perfectly al dente, cook a minute less than the package instructions. The noodles will finish cooking perfectly in the sauce at the end.

Best Cuts of Steak for Pasta

• Ribeye: A soft cut of steak with nice marbling, this a great option to add to pasta. It's perfectly fatty and tender, giving it great texture. It also has a nice, rich flavor that pairs well with a hearty pasta.
• Filet Mignon: With its' signature soft and buttery texture, this cut is fork tender with a nice, mild flavor that's complimentary to any pasta sauce. Be prepared to spend a bit more on this steak, but it's worth it!
• New York Strip: Slightly leaner, this cut is a great choice with nice texture, great flavor, and because it's leaner than others, it's hard to overcook.

Ingredients

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• Butter: We suggest using unsalted here so you can control the flavor, but this is the main fat to sear in. It'll give it a nice golden-brown crust and rich flavor notes.
• Steak Seasoning: This blend of coarse salt mixed with dried herbs gives the steak a nice, bold flavor. Store-bought blends are great, or if you're up to it, mix up your own.
• Filet, Ribeye or New York Strip Steak: The rich and flavorful protein that takes this pasta to the next level. Simple seared and sliced, any of these cuts work perfectly here.
• Garlic: Be generous here. This aromatic gives the pasta its nice base flavor and pairs well with the steak.
• Italian Seasoning: A classic herb blend made with dried oregano, basil and thyme. This adds nice flavoring to the sauce.
• Crushed Red Pepper Flakes: Adds a little kick to this pasta dish! Add as much or as little as you'd like.
• Chicken Broth: The base liquid to build the sauce. It's mild and savory in flavor, and works well with the other ingredients. Feel free to use whatever broth or stock you have on hand.
• Pasta: Use whatever you have on hand or your favorite type. This will hold the creamy sauce and serve as the base for this indulgent meal.
• Cornstarch: The thickening agent that gives the sauce a nice, creamy, velvety texture that coats the pasta perfectly.
• Heavy Cream: Gives the sauce an extra rich and decadent flavor, plus a luxurious, creamy texture.
• Parmesan Cheese: This adds a salty and nutty flavor, and is the perfect cheese to sprinkle on top.

How to Make Steak Pasta

1. Season steaks on both sides with Montreal steak seasoning.
2. Heat butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, sear the seasoned steaks 5 minutes per side or until it reaches your desired level of doneness. Transfer to a plate and cover with aluminum foil.

3. Lower the heat to medium. Add garlic, Italian seasoning, and crushed red pepper flakes. Sauté for 30 seconds.

4. Heat broth in the microwave for 2 minutes. Carefully pour the hot broth into the skillet and scrape up any solid bits from the pan. Bring to a boil.
5. Add pasta and cook until al dente. 

6. Whisk together cornstarch and heavy cream. Add the mixture to the pasta.

7. Stir in ¼ cup parmesan cheese, then season with salt and pepper to taste. 

8. Place the steak on a cutting board and cut into strips.

9. Serve pasta in individual bowls topped with steak on top. Garnish with additional parmesan cheese if desired.

Recipe Tips and Tricks

• Get pan hot before searing. For a nice, browned crust, make sure your pan is hot before adding the steak. Sear on one side, undisturbed for a few minutes, before flipping and searing the next side.
• Let steak rest before slicing. Once you remove the steak from the pan, let it rest 10-15 minutes before slicing to keep it tender and the juices in.
• Slice against the grain. This is key for tender texture. Look for the direction of the muscle fibers and slice across them.

Variations

Add in Vegetables. This pasta is great as is, but if you want to bulk it up or add extra flavor or texture, add in your favorite veggies you might have on hand. Sliced mushrooms, bell peppers, onions or jarred sun dried tomatoes would work nicely here.

Add Chopped Herbs. Stir in some fresh parsley or basil at the end of cooking for a bright flavor and color.

Try New Proteins: Add in chicken breast or simply seasoned shrimp for another spin on this pasta dish.

Storing Leftovers

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat over medium heat or in the microwave in 30-second increments, until warmed through.

This meal is best enjoyed right away, and freezing it could change the texture and consistency of the pasta and sauce, so I don't recommend freezing it.

More Comforting Pasta Recipes

• Chicken Garlic Parmesan Pasta
• Pasta with Asparagus and Mushrooms
• One Pan Pasta
• Smoked Sausage Alfredo Pasta

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