Garlic Butter Steak Bites & Creamy Alfredo Tortellini
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with Garlic Butter Steak Bites & Creamy Alfredo Tortellini—a quick and flavorful dish combining juicy steak, tender cheese tortellini, and a rich homemade Alfredo sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this 30-minute recipe delivers restaurant-quality taste at home.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner, Main Course
- Method: Stovetop, Sauté
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
1½ lbs steak bites (sirloin or ribeye, cut into 1-inch cubes)
3 tbsp butter
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 (20 oz) package refrigerated or frozen cheese tortellini
2 tbsp butter (for Alfredo sauce)
2 cups heavy cream
1½ cups grated Parmesan cheese (preferably freshly grated)
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
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Cook the Tortellini
Bring salted water to a boil and cook tortellini according to package directions. Drain and set aside. -
Sear the Steak Bites
In a skillet over medium-high heat, melt 3 tbsp butter. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant. Add steak bites in a single layer and sear 2–3 minutes per side. Season with salt and pepper. Remove and set aside. -
Make the Alfredo Sauce
Reduce heat to medium. In the same pan, melt 2 tbsp butter, add cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Gradually whisk in Parmesan until smooth and slightly thickened. Season to taste. -
Combine
Add cooked tortellini to the sauce and stir to coat. -
Assemble
Plate creamy tortellini, top with steak bites, and drizzle with reserved garlic butter. Garnish as desired.
Notes
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For extra richness, use freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
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To spice it up, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the Alfredo sauce.
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Optional garnish: chopped parsley, extra Parmesan, or a drizzle of truffle oil.
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Avoid overcrowding the pan when searing steak for best browning.
