Description
Treat yourself to the ultimate indulgence with Garlic Butter Steak with Cheesy Alfredo Tortellini Bliss. This dish features tender, seared steak slices served over a bed of pillowy cheese tortellini smothered in a rich homemade Alfredo sauce. It’s a restaurant-quality meal that’s easy to make at home, perfect for quick dinners, cozy date nights, or when you want comfort food with gourmet flair. If you’re looking for dinner ideas, food ideas, or an easy recipe that feels fancy but fits your weeknight, this one’s a winner. Great for fans of creamy pasta, garlic butter, and steak dinner favorites.
Ingredients
1 lb steak (ribeye, sirloin, or NY strip)
9 oz cheese tortellini
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 tbsp butter
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
1. Season both sides of the steak with salt and pepper.
2. Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Sear steak for 3–4 minutes per side until browned and crusty. Add garlic and remaining butter.
4. Spoon garlic butter over steak while finishing. Remove and let rest.
5. Cook tortellini according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
6. In the same skillet, melt more butter and sauté garlic until fragrant.
7. Add heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
8. Stir in Parmesan cheese until sauce is creamy.
9. Season with salt and pepper.
10. Toss tortellini in sauce until well-coated.
11. Slice steak and serve on top of pasta.
12. Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
Resting the steak ensures juices stay locked in for maximum flavor.
Add a splash of pasta water if your Alfredo sauce becomes too thick when reheating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 780
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 630mg
- Fat: 52g
- Saturated Fat: 28g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
Keywords: easy dinner, steak recipe, garlic butter, Alfredo pasta, comfort food