Tender steak bites sear golden then simmer with cheese tortellini in garlic parmesan cream sauce—25-minute one-pan dinner feeds 4 under $15, ultimate date night pasta, weeknight indulgence mastery.
Introduction
Easy Garlic Steak Tortellini delivers Italian steakhouse romance: sirloin cubes crisp while heavy cream reduces garlicky with parmesan melt coating pillowy tortellini. Fresh parsley brightness, red pepper flake heat balance richness—one-skillet perfection.
Dump-stir genius: sear steak, boil tortellini, unite sauce. Naturally gluten-free tortellini options. Scales date nights or family feasts effortlessly.
What Makes Garlic Steak Tortellini Special
Sirloin tender quick-sear vs tough cuts. Refrigerated cheese tortellini instant al dente. Heavy cream + parmesan rind umami depth. Fresh garlic mince perfume penetrates. Butter base richness essential. Pasta water starch thickens naturally.
High-heat sear Maillard, low-simmer sauce clings. Every forkful steak juiciness, tortellini chew, creamy silk, garlic punch.
Texture perfection: seared crust, pillowy pasta, velvety sauce.
Essential Ingredients
Garlic Steak Tortellini
- 1 lb sirloin steak, 1-inch cubes
- 20 oz refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1½ cups heavy cream
- 1 cup grated parmesan
- 4 tbsp butter (2 sear + 2 sauce)
- ½ cup pasta water reserved
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes
- Salt, black pepper
Step-by-Step Instructions
Perfect Steak Sear
Large skillet medium-high: steak cubes pat dry, salt/pepper. 2 tbsp butter hot, sear 2 minutes per side golden crust. Remove plate tent foil.
Tortellini Al Dente
Same skillet boiling salted water tortellini 2-3 minutes package (al dente). Reserve ½ cup water, drain.
Garlic Cream Magic
Skillet medium: 2 tbsp butter, garlic fragrant 30 seconds. Cream pour simmer 2 minutes. Parmesan whisk melt smooth. Pasta water splash thicken. Red flakes.
Unite Bliss
Tortellini + steak return. Toss coating glossy 2 minutes. Parsley fold bright. Off-heat rest 2 minutes flavors marry.
Pro Tips for Success
Sirloin room-temp even sear.
Tortellini al dente—overcook mush.
Parmesan fresh grate > pre-shredded.
Pasta water starch = sauce silk.
Don’t overcrowd steak sear batches.
Heavy cream full-fat essential.
Fresh parsley last-minute color.
Serving Suggestions
Caesar salad crisp.
Garlic bread sauce dip.
Roasted asparagus lemon.
Arugula salad balsamic.
Wine pairing: Chianti Classico.
Candlelit romance plating.
Variations and Customizations
Ribeye luxury marbling.
Spinach tortellini green.
Mushroom creamy add-in.
Bacon smoky protein.
Sun-dried tomato chew.
Spicy: Calabrian chili.
Vegan: plant-based cream/tortellini.
Why Perfect for Weeknights
25 minutes total—one pan cleanup.
Feeds 4 generously; $12-15 restaurant half.
Leftovers 2 days saucy.
Scales date nights family.
Garlic-parmesan aromas Italian escape.
High protein pasta satiating.
Conclusion
Easy Garlic Steak Tortellini proves creamy bliss needs pantry steak: seared cubes + cheese tortellini unite garlic parmesan sauce 25-minute mastery. Pasta water silk + fresh sear delivers steakhouse perfection effortlessly under $15.
Juicy steak + pillowy chew ensures Italian luxury consistently scaling romance or family. Garlic intensity elevates instant. Sear tonight—discover tortellini steak redefines pasta mastery.