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The Ultimate Creamy Garlic Steak Tortellini Recipes for Busy Nights

Indulge in this restaurant-quality skillet meal featuring tender steak bites and cheese-filled pasta tossed in a velvety garlic cream sauce. It is one of those essential Tortellini Recipes that brings gourmet flavors to your kitchen in just 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 650
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Tortellini
  • 20 oz cheese tortellini fresh variety
For the Steak
  • 1 lb steak cubed pieces
For the Seasoning
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • garlic powder for seasoning
  • smoked paprika for color
For the Creamy Sauce
  • 2 tbsp olive oil for searing
  • 4 tbsp butter sauce base
  • 5 cloves garlic minced fine
  • 1 cup heavy cream for richness
  • 3/4 cup whole milk to balance
  • 1 1/4 cups parmesan freshly grated
For Garnishing
  • parsley chopped optional
  • red pepper flakes optional kick
  • cracked black pepper garnish only

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • large skillet
  • Colander

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the cheese tortellini for 3 to 5 minutes until it reaches an al dente texture.
  2. Drain the pasta thoroughly using a colander and set it aside while you prepare the proteins.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and season the steak bites with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
  4. Sear the steak pieces for 3 to 5 minutes until they are beautifully browned on all sides, then remove them from the pan.
  5. Melt the butter in the same skillet and sauté the minced garlic for about 1 minute until it becomes fragrant and golden.
  6. Pour in the heavy cream and whole milk, stirring constantly while the mixture simmers for 3 to 4 minutes to thicken.
  7. Whisk in the shredded parmesan cheese gradually until the sauce is smooth, then return the steak and tortellini to the pan.
  8. Toss everything together for 2 minutes to coat, then garnish with fresh parsley and red pepper flakes before serving.

Notes

Keep any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days, making sure to reheat gently on the stovetop with a small splash of milk to loosen the parmesan cream sauce back to its original silky texture.