Made this Garlic Butter Steak Bites & Creamy Pesto Alfredo Tortellini for dinner and it was insanely good rich, savory and packed with flavor! Perfect for weeknights when you want something fast but fancy!
Ingredients:
For the Steak Bites:
1.5 pounds sirloin steak, cut into bite-sized pieces
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 tablespoons butter, divided
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
For the Pesto Alfredo Tortellini:
18 ounces cheese tortellini, fresh or refrigerated
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup prepared basil pesto
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Directions:
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the tortellini according to package instructions until tender. Drain and set aside.
2. Sear the Steak Bites:
Season the steak pieces generously with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the steak bites in a single layer, cooking for 2-3 minutes without stirring to get a nice sear.
Flip and cook an additional 2 minutes until browned and just cooked through.
Add 2 tablespoons butter and minced garlic. Stir and cook for another minute until fragrant.
Remove steak bites from the skillet and set aside.
3. Make the Pesto Alfredo Sauce:
In the same skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat.
Add heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
Stir in Parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, and pesto.
Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Stir until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
4. Add the cooked tortellini into the pesto Alfredo sauce and toss until fully coated and creamy.
5. Plate the creamy pesto Alfredo tortellini and top with the sizzling garlic butter steak bites.
Sprinkle with fresh parsley for a pop of color and extra flavor.
6. Enjoy this rich, savory, and ultra-comforting dish while hot and creamy.
Cooking Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: ~760 per serving