Description
A delicious and creamy steak pasta dish that combines tender sirloin steak with penne pasta in a rich, flavorful sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz penne pasta
- 1½ lbs sirloin steak, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup beef broth
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 cup fresh spinach (optional)
- Fresh basil or parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook penne pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season steak with salt, pepper, and paprika. Add to skillet and sear for 2–3 minutes per side until browned. Remove and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add butter and garlic to the skillet and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in beef broth and heavy cream. Stir and simmer for 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning until smooth.
- Add spinach if using and cook until wilted.
- Return steak to the skillet along with cooked pasta. Toss until fully coated in the sauce.
- Garnish with fresh basil or parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- For extra richness, you can add more Parmesan cheese.
- Substitute spinach with other greens like kale or arugula if desired.
- Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
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