Steak Pasta

This easy and flavorful steak pasta is a weeknight staple! With tender steak and a creamy garlic cheese sauce, this will be a family favorite!

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 20

Total Time 25

Servings

Calories 698kcal

Author Lisa

Cook pasta according to package instructions. Bring a large pot of water to a boil then add dried pasta a cook until al dente.
12 oz penne pasta

Season both sides of the steak with salt and pepper.
Salt and Pepper
Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Once pan is hot add oil.
1 tbs olive oil
When oil is heated, cook steak for 2-4 minutes each side, until the center reaches your desired temperature. For a medium rare steak remove when the internal temperature is at 130-135°F so the carry over heat will rise to 140°F-145°F. Once cooked to your desired doneness remove steak from pan and set aside.
1 lb flat iron steak

Melt butter in a large fry pan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, 1-2 minutes.
2 tbs butter, 3 garlic cloves
Whisk in cornstarch (or flour if using) until fully dissolved. Stir in broth and milk, stirring frequently. Allow the sauce to thicken and start to boil.
1 teaspoon cornstarch, ½ cup chicken broth, ½ cup milk
Once sauce is boiling add in mozzarella and parmesan cheese. Stir until melted. Add salt and pepper to taste.
¼ cup mozzarella, ¼ cup parmesan cheese, Salt and pepper
Add in the cooked pasta noodles.
Stir in the sun-dried tomatoes, green chile, and the spinach. Allow pasta to cook for 2-4 minutes, or until the spinach is wilted. You can turn the heat off and cover with a lid until spinach is wilted.
⅓ cup Sundried Tomatoes, 2 cups Spinach, ¼ cup green chile
Slice steak and add to the pasta. Sprinkle with chopped parsley, red pepper flakes and extra parmesan as a garnish.
Parsley, Red Pepper Flakes

Tips and Tricks

If you have a favorite premade alfredo sauce you can use that! Just heat in a medium sauce pan then poor over cooked noodles. Add sun dried tomatoes and spinach for extra flavor!
Use a good thermometer to tell if your meat is cooked! I love using this one! (Thermoworks affiliate link)