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Close-up of Creamy Steak Pasta showing the thick, glossy off-white sauce coating penne pasta and topped with seared steak slices.
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Creamy Steak Pasta with Garlic Cream Sauce and Pan-Seared Ribeye

This Creamy Steak Pasta features al dente penne in a thick, glossy garlic cream sauce topped with perfectly pan-seared, medium-rare steak slices, fresh parsley, and cracked black pepper for a restaurant-quality dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American-Italian
Calories: 845
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb Ribeye or Sirloin Steak 450g, thick-cut
  • 1 tbsp High-Smoke Point Oil 15ml, avocado or grapeseed
  • 12 oz Penne Pasta 340g, preferably Rigate
  • 1.5 cups Heavy Cream 355ml
  • 2 tbsp Unsalted Butter 30g
  • 6 cloves Garlic minced
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan Cheese 50g, freshly grated
  • 0.25 cup Fresh Flat-Leaf Parsley finely chopped
  • 1 tsp Coarse Cracked Black Pepper to taste

Equipment

  • 1 Cast Iron Skillet Used for searing the steak and making the sauce.
  • 1 Large Pasta Pot For boiling the penne.
  • 1 Instant-Read Thermometer To ensure steak reaches 130°F for medium-rare.

Method
 

Prepare the Steak
  1. Pat the steak dry with paper towels. Season both sides aggressively with salt and coarse black pepper.
  2. Heat oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Sear steak for 3-4 minutes per side until a dark brown caramelized crust forms. Remove at 130°F (54°C) for medium-rare.
  3. Transfer steak to a cutting board and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing into 1/2 inch thick pieces.
Prepare the Pasta and Sauce
  1. Cook penne in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water and drain the rest.
  2. In the same skillet used for the steak, melt butter over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Pour in heavy cream and simmer for 5 minutes until reduced and glossy. Whisk in Parmesan cheese until smooth.
  4. Toss the al dente penne into the sauce, adding pasta water if needed to reach a thick, glossy consistency.
Plating
  1. Bowl the creamy pasta. Top with thick slices of seared steak. Garnish heavily with chopped parsley and more cracked black pepper.

Nutrition

Calories: 845kcalProtein: 38gFat: 52gFiber: 3g

Notes

Always slice the steak against the grain to ensure every bite is tender.
Use high-quality heavy cream to prevent the sauce from breaking when mixed with hot pasta.
Keyword creamy steak pasta,garlic cream sauce,Medium Rare Steak

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