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Antonio Morelli

Garlic Butter Steak Bites and Creamy Alfredo Tortellini

Juicy garlic butter steak bites paired with creamy Alfredo tortellini — a rich, comforting, restaurant-quality dinner made easy at home.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 3 minutes
Total Time 38 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian-American
Calories: 680
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Steak (sirloin or ribeye), cut into bites
  • Cheese tortellini
  • Butter
  • Garlic
  • Heavy cream
  • Parmesan cheese
  • Olive oil
  • Fresh parsley
  • Salt & black pepper

Equipment

  • Cast iron skillet / heavy pan
  • Large pot
  • Colander
  • Wooden spoon/spatula
  • Tongs
  • Knife & cutting board
  • Grater

Method
 

  1. Boil tortellini until al dente, reserve pasta water.
  2. Sear steak bites in a hot skillet, remove & rest.
  3. In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic.
  4. Add cream, Parmesan & pasta water → whisk into sauce.
  5. Toss tortellini in Alfredo sauce.
  6. Add back steak bites, stir gently.
  7. Garnish with parsley & serve hot.

Notes

  • Cook steak in batches for the best sear.
  • Use fresh Parmesan for a silky Alfredo.
  • Adjust creaminess with pasta water.
  • Add spinach or mushrooms for extra veggies.