Creamy Steak Fettuccine

Creamy Steak Fettuccine

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Planning an extraordinary date night and torn between steak and pasta? Here's a simple solution: have both! While chicken fettuccine remains a timeless favorite, on those special occasions, adding steak elevates the elegance of this classic pasta dish. Combining the succulent steak with sweet cherry tomatoes, spinach, and a homemade balsamic glaze, the resulting flavor is gourmet, giving the impression of a labor-intensive creation when, in reality, it's ready in just 30 minutes. Whether you're seeking a last-minute Valentine's dinner recipe or simply want to treat yourself after a long week, this steak fettuccine will become your new favorite go-to dish.
If you prefer not to incorporate the steak into the pasta, no worries. Prepare our reverse sear steak or Cajun butter steak and serve it alongside the pasta as it is, or pair it with our best Alfredo sauce instead of the creamy sauce used in this recipe. The options are endless, and you can customize this meal to suit your taste and occasion.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine world cuisine
Servings
Calories 860 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • Kosher salt
  • 12 oz. fettuccine
  • 1 lb. sirloin steak
  • 2 tbsp. vegetable oil 
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tbsp. butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp. all-purpose flour
  • 2 c. milk
  • 1/2 c. freshly grated Parmesan
  • 1 tbsp. freshly chopped parsley
  • 1 1/2 c. halved cherry tomatoes
  • 4 c. baby spinach
  • 2 tbsp. balsamic glaze (1/3 c. balsamic vinegar simmered for about 10 minutes)

Instructions
 

  • In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta until al dente according to package directions. Reserve ½ cup pasta water before draining. Return pasta to pot.
  • Coat both sides of steak with oil and season generously with salt and pepper. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook steak to desired doneness, 4 minutes per side for medium-rare. Transfer to a plate to let rest for 10 minutes. Thinly slice steak.
  • In skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until softened and fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Whisk in flour and cook 1 minute more, then slowly add milk, whisking to break up lumps, and simmer until thickened, 5 minutes. Add Parmesan and parsley and season with salt and pepper. Add tomatoes and cook until bursting, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Add cooked pasta and ¼ cup reserved pasta water to skillet and toss to combine, adding more pasta water as needed. Add spinach and toss until wilted.  
  • Top with sliced steak and drizzle with balsamic glaze.

Nutrition

Calories: 860kcalCarbohydrates: 74gProtein: 46gFat: 39gSaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 129mgSodium: 1034mgPotassium: 973mgFiber: 4gSugar: 12gCalcium: 435mgIron: 4mg
Keyword Creamy Steak Fettuccine
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