Ingredients
Method
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add the cheese-filled tortellini, and cook according to package directions until al dente, about 3 to 5 minutes.
- Before draining, scoop out 0.25 cup of the pasta water and set aside, then drain the tortellini and set them aside.
- While the tortellini cooks, pat the steak cubes dry with paper towels and place them in a bowl.
- Add olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper to the steak and toss until the meat is evenly coated.
- Heat a large cast iron or heavy skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
- Add the seasoned steak cubes in a single layer and sear for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until browned on the outside and just cooked through.
- Transfer the seared steak and any juices to a plate and set aside to rest.
- Reduce the skillet heat to medium and add the unsalted butter.
- When the butter has melted, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant, stirring constantly.
- Pour in the heavy cream and stir, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
- Add 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and crushed red pepper flakes, stirring until the cheese melts and the sauce is smooth.
- Stir in 2 to 3 tablespoons of the reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce, adding more as needed until it is thick but pourable.
- Add the drained tortellini to the skillet and gently toss to coat each piece in the creamy garlic Parmesan sauce.
- Simmer the tortellini in the sauce for 1 minute, stirring occasionally.
- Return the seared steak and its juices to the skillet and stir to combine evenly with the tortellini and sauce.
- Cook for 1 to 2 minutes more, just until the steak is warmed through and the sauce is bubbling gently.
- Remove the skillet from the heat, sprinkle with chopped parsley and the remaining grated Parmesan cheese.
- Serve the Garlic Steak & Cheese-Filled Tortellini Skillet Bliss hot straight from the skillet.
Notes
- You can substitute the steak with grilled chicken, shrimp, or seared tofu using the same method and timing.
- If you only have salted butter, reduce the added salt in the steak seasoning to 0.5 tsp.
- For a milder dish, omit the crushed red pepper flakes or reduce them to 0.25 tsp.
- If the sauce thickens too much while standing, stir in a splash of extra cream or hot water before serving.
- If you only have salted butter, reduce the added salt in the steak seasoning to 0.5 tsp.
- For a milder dish, omit the crushed red pepper flakes or reduce them to 0.25 tsp.
- If the sauce thickens too much while standing, stir in a splash of extra cream or hot water before serving.
