Garlic Butter Steak Bites with Creamy Parmesan Tortellini and Garlic Sauce
Craving a restaurant-worthy meal at home? These garlic butter steak bites with creamy Parmesan tortellini deliver big flavors with minimal effort. Juicy, seared steak tossed in buttery garlic sauce sits on a bed of cheese-filled tortellini coated in rich Parmesan cream. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners, date-night meals, or when you just need comforting food ideas that feel extra special. This easy recipe also works great for family dinner ideas or when you’re looking for hearty yet elegant dinner inspiration.
Equipment
- Large Skillet
- Pot for pasta
Ingredients
- 1 pound sirloin or ribeye steak, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 9 ounces cheese tortellini
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Pat steak dry, cut into cubes, and season with salt and pepper. Let rest 10 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear steak bites for 2–3 minutes per side until golden. Remove from skillet.
- Add butter to skillet, melt, and sauté garlic for 30 seconds. Return steak, tossing in garlic butter.
- Cook tortellini in a separate pot according to package directions. Drain.
- In skillet, add butter if needed, then heavy cream. Simmer 3–4 minutes, whisking in Parmesan until thickened.
- Toss tortellini in sauce, top with steak bites, and garnish with parsley and extra Parmesan.
Notes
For the juiciest steak, don’t overcrowd the pan—sear in batches if needed. Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
Nutrition
Calories: 620kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 42gFat: 38gSaturated Fat: 17gCholesterol: 160mgSodium: 640mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 950IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 4mg
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