Steak Pasta with Creamy Garlic Sauce

4.75 from 20 votes

Steak Pasta with Creamy Garlic Sauce

This steak pasta with creamy garlic sauce combines tender, seared steak with a creamy, garlic-infused sauce for a dish that’s both easy to make and packed with deliciousness!

Prep Time5

Cook Time20

Total Time25

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 698kcal

Author: Lisa Killian

Ingredients

Pasta

12 oz penne pasta

Steak

1 lb flat iron steak or ribeye or sirloin
1 tbs olive oil
Salt and Pepper

Cream Sauce

2 tbs butter
1 teaspoon cornstarch or 1 tbs flour
3 garlic cloves minced
½ cup chicken broth
½ cup milk
¼ cup mozzarella
¼ cup parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper to taste

Additional Toppings

⅓ cup Sundried Tomatoes
2 cups Spinach fresh
¼ cup green chile roasted, peeled, and chopped (can use canned)
Parsley chopped for garnish
Red Pepper Flakes for garnish

Instructions

Cook Pasta

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

Cook Steak

Season both sides of the steak with salt and pepper.
Salt and Pepper
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the pan is hot add oil.
1 tbs olive oil
When oil is heated, cook the steak for 2-4 minutes on 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

Make Cream Sauce

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 the spinach is wilted.
⅓ cup Sundried Tomatoes, 2 cups Spinach, ¼ cup green chile
Slice the steak and add to the pasta. Sprinkle with chopped parsley, red pepper flakes, and extra parmesan as a garnish.
Parsley, Red Pepper Flakes

Notes

Tips and Tricks

Sauce: If you have a favorite premade alfredo sauce you can use that! Just heat in a medium saucepan then poor over cooked noodles. Add sun-dried tomatoes, toasted garlic, and spinach for extra flavor!
Meat: Use whatever steak, chicken, or pork you prefer. You can even use leftover cooked meat!
Use a good thermometer to tell if your meat is cooked! I love using this one!

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