Steak and Parmesan Pasta

This easy and flavorful steak pasta is a weeknight staple! With tender steak and a creamy garlic cheese sauce, this will be a family favorite!

INGREDIENTS

Pasta

12 oz penne pasta

Steak

1 lb flat iron steak or ribeye or sirloin
1 tbs olive oil
Salt and Pepper

Cream Sauce

2 tbs butter
1 teaspoon cornstarch or 1 tbs flour
3 garlic cloves minced
½ cup chicken broth
½ cup milk
¼ cup mozzarella
¼ cup parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper to taste

Additional Toppings

⅓ cup Sundried Tomatoes
2 cups Spinach fresh
¼ cup green chile roasted, peeled, and chopped (can use canned)
Parsley chopped for garnish
Red Pepper Flakes for garnish

INSTRUCTIONs

Cook Pasta

Cook pasta according to package instructions. Bring a large pot of water to a boil then add dried pasta a cook until al dente.

12 oz penne pasta

Cook Steak

Season both sides of the steak with salt and pepper.

Salt and Pepper
Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Once pan is hot add oil.

1 tbs olive oil
When oil is heated, cook steak for 2-4 minutes each side, until the center reaches your desired temperature. For a medium rare steak remove when the internal temperature is at 130-135°F so the carry over heat will rise to 140°F-145°F. Once cooked to your desired doneness remove steak from pan and set aside.

1 lb flat iron steak

Make Cream Sauce

Melt butter in a large fry pan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, 1-2 minutes.

2 tbs butter,3 garlic cloves
Whisk in cornstarch (or flour if using) until fully dissolved. Stir in broth and milk, stirring frequently. Allow the sauce to thicken and start to boil.

1 teaspoon cornstarch,½ cup chicken broth,½ cup milk
Once sauce is boiling add in mozzarella and parmesan cheese. Stir until melted. Add salt and pepper to taste.

¼ cup mozzarella,¼ cup parmesan cheese,Salt and pepper
Add in the cooked pasta noodles.
Stir in the sun-dried tomatoes, green chile, and the spinach. Allow pasta to cook for 2-4 minutes, or until the spinach is wilted. You can turn the heat off and cover with a lid until spinach is wilted.

⅓ cup Sundried Tomatoes,2 cups Spinach,¼ cup green chile
Slice steak and add to the pasta. Sprinkle with chopped parsley, red pepper flakes and extra parmesan as a garnish.

Parsley,Red Pepper Flakes

NOTES

Tips and Tricks

If you have a favorite premade alfredo sauce you can use that! Just heat in a medium sauce pan then poor over cooked noodles. Add sun dried tomatoes and spinach for extra flavor!
Use a good thermometer to tell if your meat is cooked! I love using this one! (Thermoworks affiliate link)

NUTRITION

Calories: 698kcalCarbohydrates: 73gProtein: 40gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 104mgSodium: 470mgPotassium: 1011mgFiber: 5gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 1808IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 203mgIron: 5mg