A rich and creamy garlic steak tortellini skillet dinner made with tender seared steak, cheesy tortellini, and a velvety garlic Parmesan sauce.
1 lb sirloin or ribeye steak, sliced into strips
9 oz fresh cheese tortellini
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup heavy cream
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional: spinach, red pepper flakes, parsley
Cook tortellini according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high. Sear seasoned steak strips 2–3 mins per side. Remove and set aside.
Lower heat. Add butter and garlic to the same pan. Sauté 30–60 seconds.
Stir in cream and Italian seasoning. Simmer 3–4 minutes.
Add Parmesan and stir until melted. Add tortellini and a splash of pasta water to loosen sauce.
Return steak to skillet and toss everything gently to coat. Warm through.
Serve with extra Parmesan and parsley.
Substitute chicken or mushrooms for the steak.
Add greens like spinach for extra nutrients.
Reheat gently with a splash of milk or cream.