Creamy Garlic Steak Penne (Printable)
Tender steak and fresh vegetables tossed in a rich creamy garlic sauce over penne pasta.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Pasta
01 - 12 oz penne pasta
→ Steak
02 - 1 lb sirloin steak, trimmed and sliced into thin strips
03 - 1/2 tsp salt
04 - 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
→ Vegetables
05 - 2 cups broccoli florets
06 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
→ Sauce
07 - 2 tbsp olive oil
08 - 4 cloves garlic, minced
09 - 1 cup heavy cream
10 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
11 - 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
12 - 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
13 - Salt and black pepper to taste
# How To Make It:
01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook penne according to package directions until al dente. Add broccoli florets during the last 2 minutes of cooking. Drain thoroughly and set aside.
02 - Season steak strips with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear steak for 2-3 minutes per side until just cooked through. Transfer to a plate and cover loosely to keep warm.
03 - Add remaining olive oil to the same skillet. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant, approximately 1 minute.
04 - Add halved cherry tomatoes to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes until just softened.
05 - Reduce heat to medium. Pour in heavy cream, stirring constantly to incorporate. Simmer gently for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
06 - Stir in Parmesan cheese and crushed red pepper flakes. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Allow sauce to thicken slightly, about 1 minute.
07 - Add drained penne and broccoli to the skillet, tossing to coat evenly with sauce. Return steak and any accumulated juices to the pan. Mix until all components are well combined and heated through.
08 - Remove from heat immediately. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley. Serve while hot.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The creamy garlic sauce comes together in minutes but tastes like it simmered all afternoon
- Tender steak and crisp vegetables make every bite feel luxurious and satisfying
02 -
- Dont overcrowd the pan when searing steak or youll steam it instead of getting that beautiful brown crust
- Adding cream to a too-hot pan can cause it to break, so reduce your heat first
03 -
- Pat your steak strips completely dry before seasoning them to achieve better browning
- Reserve about 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining to add if your sauce becomes too thick