CREAMY SWEET GARLIC PARMESAN STEAK PASTA
🛒 Ingredients
For the Steak:
- 1 lb Sirloin or Ribeye steak, cut into bite-sized strips 🥩
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- Salt & Black Pepper to taste 🧂
For the Creamy Sauce:
- 1 lb Penne or your favorite pasta 🍝
- 4 tbsp Butter 🧈
- 4 cloves Garlic, minced (the more, the better! 🧄)
- 1 cup Heavy cream 🥛
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated 🧀
- 1 tbsp Brown sugar or honey (the “sweet” secret! 🍯)
- 1 tsp Dried parsley or fresh herbs for garnish 🌿
- Optional: A pinch of red pepper flakes for a little kick 🌶️
👩🍳 Instructions
- Boil the Pasta: Cook your pasta in a large pot of salted water according to the package directions until al dente. Pro Tip: Reserve about 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining! 🍝💧
- Sear the Steak: While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season your steak strips with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Sear them until browned and cooked to your liking. Remove steak from the skillet and set aside. 🥩🔥
- Make the Garlic Base: In the same skillet, melt the butter. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant (be careful not to burn it!). 🧄🧈
- The Creamy Sauce: Stir in the heavy cream and brown sugar/honey. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Parmesan Perfection: Lower the heat and whisk in the grated Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and thickened. If it’s too thick, add a splash of that reserved pasta water. 🧀✨
- Toss it Together: Add the cooked pasta and the seared steak back into the skillet. Toss everything together until every piece of pasta is coated in that liquid gold sauce. 🥣
- Serve: Plate it up and garnish with extra Parmesan and parsley. Serve immediately while it’s hot and creamy! 🍽️😋
🔥 Pro Tips:
- Fresh is Best: Grate your own Parmesan cheese from a block for the smoothest melt—pre-shredded stuff can sometimes be grainy! 🧀🚫
- Steak Choice: For the most tender bite, make sure to slice your steak against the grain. 🥩🔪
