Creamy Steak Fettuccine

Name: Creamy Steak Fettuccine
Cuisine: European, Mediterranean, Italian
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)

5 steps

Whenever we crave steak, this dish is always what we want to make. It comes together quickly and is so full of flavor. It makes us forget chicken ever existed. If you want the steak without the pasta, may I suggest Cajun Butter Steak? Made this for date night and fell in love over the dish? Let us know in the comments below and don't forget to rate it!

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 05:37:48 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Good

Glycemic Index

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories2988.4 kcal (149%)

Total Fat144.7 g (207%)

Carbs246.3 g (95%)

Sugars42.1 g (47%)

Protein171 g (342%)

Sodium1860 mg (93%)

Fiber16.4 g (59%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

0 servings

kosher salt

12 ozfettuccine

1 lbsirloin steak

2 Tbspvegetable oil

freshly ground black pepper

2 Tbspbutter

2cloves garlic

minced

2 Tbspall purpose flour

2 cmilk

½ cparmesan

freshly grated

1 Tbspparsley

freshly chopped

1 ½ ccherry tomatoes

halved

4 cbaby spinach

2 Tbspbalsamic glaze

1/3 c balsamic vinegar simmered for about 10 minutes

Instructions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

Top with sliced steak and drizzle with balsamic glaze.