Garlic Steak Tortellini (Creamy Skillet Dinner)
Garlic Steak Tortellini is a rich, satisfying one-pan meal combining tender seared steak and cheesy tortellini tossed in a buttery garlic Parmesan sauce. Ready in just 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
1 lb steak (sirloin or ribeye), thinly sliced
9–12 oz cheese tortellini (refrigerated or frozen)
1 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp butter
4 garlic cloves, minced
¼ cup heavy cream (optional)
⅓ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
¼ cup reserved pasta water
1 tsp Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper to taste
Red pepper flakes (optional)
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
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Boil tortellini until tender. Reserve ¼ cup pasta water. Drain and set aside.
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Season steak with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
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Sear in olive oil over medium-high heat, 1–2 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
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Lower heat. Add butter and garlic. Sauté 30 seconds.
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Stir in cream, Parmesan, and pasta water. Simmer 2–3 minutes.
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Add tortellini and steak. Toss to coat and heat through.
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Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
Use fresh Parmesan for best results. Add veggies like mushrooms or spinach for extra flavor.