Description
Creamy pasta meets succulent steak in this irresistible Steak Alfredo that promises restaurant-quality dining at home. Parmesan-kissed sauce and perfectly seared beef create a luxurious meal you’ll savor with pure culinary delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb (454 g) eye of round steaks (or your preferred cut)
- 12 oz (340 g) rotini noodles, uncooked
Sauce Ingredients:
- 2 1/2 cups (590 ml) heavy cream
- 1/4 cup (57 g) butter
- 2/3 cup (65 g) shredded parmesan cheese
Seasoning and Oil:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon Montreal steak spices
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 3 tablespoons garlic puree
Instructions
- Prepare a large pot with salted water, bring to a rolling boil. Add rotini pasta and cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain thoroughly, then lightly coat with olive oil to prevent sticking. Reserve a small amount of pasta water for potential sauce adjustment.
- Season steak generously with Montreal steak spice on both sides. Heat skillet to medium-high temperature until smoking. Sear steak for 3-4 minutes per side, aiming for internal temperature of 130-135°F for medium-rare. Remove from heat and let rest, tented with foil to retain moisture.
- Reduce skillet heat to medium. Wipe pan clean with paper towel to remove charred remnants. Melt butter, quickly sauté garlic puree for 30 seconds until aromatic. Pour in heavy cream, season with salt and pepper. Simmer sauce for 2-3 minutes until it thickens and can smoothly coat a spoon.
- Incorporate cooked rotini into the creamy sauce, ensuring complete coverage. Gradually fold in Parmesan cheese, stirring until fully melted and sauce achieves a silky, uniform consistency.
- Slice rested steak into thin, diagonal strips. Plate pasta, arranging steak slices elegantly on top. Garnish with additional Parmesan cheese for enhanced flavor and presentation.
Notes
- Choose high-quality cuts like ribeye or New York strip for maximum tenderness and flavor.
- Pat steak dry before seasoning to ensure a perfect sear and develop a beautiful golden-brown crust.
- Let steak rest at room temperature for 30 minutes before cooking to promote even heat distribution.
- For gluten-free option, swap rotini with zucchini noodles or gluten-free pasta alternatives.
- Reduce cream calories by substituting half-and-half or using a lighter cream cheese-based sauce.
- Use fresh garlic instead of puree for more robust, authentic flavor profile.
- Control sauce thickness by adjusting cream reduction time or adding reserved pasta water.
- Pair with roasted vegetables like asparagus or broccoli for added nutrition and color contrast.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 1076
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 840 mg
- Fat: 76 g
- Saturated Fat: 40 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 30 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 71 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 225 mg