Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of cracked garlic steak paired with tender cheese-filled tortellini, all enveloped in a luxurious creamy sauce. This dish is not just a meal; it’s a comforting experience that will leave you wanting more.
Ingredients
- Boneless beef cut (sirloin, New York strip, or ribeye)
- Garlic (lightly smashed and minced)
- Freshly cracked black pepper
- Coarse sea salt
- High-smoke-point oil
- Fresh cheese-filled tortellini (or spinach and ricotta/beef-filled tortellini)
- Heavy cream
- Beef broth
- Minced shallots
- Butter
- Non-alcoholic white wine alternative (like white grape juice or apple cider vinegar in extra broth)
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Nutmeg
- Fresh parsley or chives for garnish
Instructions
- Remove beef from fridge 20-30 minutes before cooking; pat dry thoroughly.
- Combine minced garlic, freshly cracked black pepper, and coarse sea salt. Rub generously over both sides of steak.
- Heat a heavy-bottomed skillet over high heat until smoking. Add 1 tbsp high-smoke-point oil.
- Place steak in skillet. Sear 3-5 minutes per side for medium-rare to medium, achieving a deep brown crust.
- Transfer steak to a cutting board, tent loosely with foil, and rest 5-10 minutes.
- While steak rests, boil a large pot of salted water. Add tortellini; cook per package directions until al dente.
- Reserve 1 cup pasta cooking water. Drain tortellini and set aside.
- Using same skillet, reduce heat to medium. Add 1 tbsp butter.
- Sauté minced shallots 2-3 minutes until soft. Stir in minced garlic; cook 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in non-alcoholic white wine alternative (white grape juice/broth with vinegar). Deglaze pan, scraping up browned bits. Simmer 1 minute to reduce.
- Stir in beef broth; bring to a gentle simmer. Slowly pour in heavy cream. Reduce heat to low; simmer 5-7 minutes to thicken slightly.
- Remove from heat. Stir in freshly grated Parmesan until melted. Season with salt, more cracked black pepper, and a pinch of nutmeg. Taste and adjust. If too thick, add reserved pasta water.
- Slice rested steak against the grain into thin, bite-sized pieces.
- Add drained tortellini directly into Creamhouse Sauce. Toss gently to coat.
- Gently fold in sliced cracked garlic steak pieces (reserve some for garnish).
- Serve immediately in warm bowls. Garnish with fresh cracked black pepper, parsley/chives, and extra Parmesan. Enjoy!
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Searing and simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
Keywords: Don't overcook the steak; aim for medium-rare to medium. Always rest steak 5-10 minutes after searing. Taste and adjust the Creamhouse Sauce frequently. Use your non-alcoholic white wine alternative or broth to deglaze and incorporate browned bits into the sauce. Fresh herbs like parsley or chives enhance the dish's brightness.