Name: 30-Minute Creamy Garlic Steak Penne That Will Blow Your Mind
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients: 1 lb sirloin steak (or ribeye), cut into bite-size pieces; 12 oz penne pasta; 2 cups broccoli florets; 1 cup cherry tomatoes; 2 tbsp olive oil (divided); 2 tbsp butter; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp Italian seasoning; 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional); 1 tsp kosher salt (plus more for pasta water); 1/2 tsp black pepper (plus more to taste); 1 cup heavy cream; 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1/2 cup pasta water (as needed to loosen sauce); 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)

Description

Creamy pasta with seared steak, broccoli, and cherry tomatoes in a garlic parmesan sauce ready in 30 minutes.

Ingredients

Scale

1 lb sirloin steak (or ribeye), cut into bite-size pieces
12 oz penne pasta
2 cups broccoli florets
1 cup cherry tomatoes
2 tbsp olive oil (divided)
2 tbsp butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
1 tsp kosher salt (plus more for pasta water)
1/2 tsp black pepper (plus more to taste)
1 cup heavy cream
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup pasta water (as needed to loosen sauce)
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)

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Instructions

Cook the pasta & broccoli: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook until al dente. In the last 2 minutes of cooking, add broccoli florets. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water.
Sear the steak: Pat steak pieces dry and season with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear steak in a single layer (work in batches) for 2–3 minutes per side until browned. Remove to a plate.
Build flavor: Reduce heat to medium. Add 1 tbsp olive oil and butter. Stir in garlic, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes; cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
Make it creamy: Pour in heavy cream and simmer 2–3 minutes. Stir in Parmesan until melted and smooth. Add a splash of reserved pasta water if needed to make the sauce silky.
Toss it together: Add drained penne + broccoli to the skillet. Add cherry tomatoes and toss to coat. Return steak (and juices) to the pan and gently toss 1–2 minutes to warm through.
Finish & serve: Taste and adjust salt/pepper. Garnish with parsley and extra Parmesan. Serve hot.

Notes

Use high-quality steak for best results.
Adjust red pepper flakes to your heat preference.
Reserve pasta water to adjust sauce consistency.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Main Dish
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Italian-American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 680
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 800mg
Fat: 35g
Saturated Fat: 18g
Unsaturated Fat: 14g
Trans Fat: 1g
Carbohydrates: 55g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 38g
Cholesterol: 140mg