Description
A delicious pasta dish featuring tender steak bites and creamy cheese tortellini.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb steak (sirloin or ribeye), cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 package (9–12 oz) cheese tortellini
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Start by bringing a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the tortellini according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside. I like to drizzle a tiny bit of olive oil over them so they don’t stick while waiting.
- Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the pan is hot, add the steak bites in a single layer. Let them sear undisturbed for a couple of minutes to develop that golden crust.
- Season the steak with salt, pepper, and paprika. Stir and cook until browned and just cooked through, then remove from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, lower the heat slightly and add the minced garlic. Stir gently until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the cherry tomatoes and cook until they begin to soften and release their juices.
- Pour in the heavy cream and stir, letting it simmer gently. Add Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning, allowing the sauce to thicken into a creamy, silky texture.
- Fold in the fresh spinach and watch it wilt into the sauce.
- Return the steak bites to the skillet, then add the cooked tortellini. Toss everything together until well coated. Let it simmer for another minute so all the flavors come together beautifully.
- Serve warm, with extra Parmesan if you like.
Notes
- This dish is best served immediately for optimal freshness and flavor.
- Feel free to adjust seasonings according to your preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg