Description
This Garlic Butter Steak Bites & Creamy Alfredo Tortellini recipe is a rich and satisfying one-skillet dinner featuring tender garlic butter steak bites served over cheese-filled tortellini coated in creamy homemade Alfredo sauce. Perfect for an indulgent weeknight meal or impressive date-night dinner.
Ingredients
- For the Steak Bites:
- 1 lb sirloin or ribeye steak, cut into bite-sized cubes
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Optional: chopped parsley, red pepper flakes for garnish
- For the Alfredo Tortellini:
- 10–12 oz fresh cheese tortellini (or refrigerated)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: 1 cup baby spinach or ½ cup sautéed mushrooms
Instructions
- Cook tortellini according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil. Season steak with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Sear steak in batches for 2–3 minutes per side until browned and cooked to your liking. Remove and set aside.
- Lower heat and melt 2 tbsp butter in the same pan. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Pour garlic butter over cooked steak bites.
- In a separate pan, melt additional butter and sauté garlic. Add heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in Parmesan until melted and creamy. Season with salt and pepper.
- Toss cooked tortellini into Alfredo sauce until fully coated.
- Plate pasta and top with garlic butter steak bites. Garnish with parsley and red pepper flakes if desired.
Notes
- Don’t overcrowd the pan when searing steak—work in batches for the best browning.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for the creamiest Alfredo sauce.
- Add spinach or mushrooms for extra texture and nutrients.
