Description
This Garlic Steak & Cheese-Filled Tortellini Skillet is the ultimate weeknight comfort food — rich, creamy, and packed with bold flavors. Perfectly seared steak bites are nestled among cheese-stuffed tortellini and smothered in a velvety garlic Parmesan sauce. It’s a satisfying one-pan dinner that’s both quick and impressive. Whether you’re looking for an easy dinner idea, a comforting meal, or a quick yet gourmet skillet recipe, this dish delivers every time.
Ingredients
1 pound sirloin steak or ribeye, cubed
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
9 ounces refrigerated cheese tortellini
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh chopped parsley, for garnish
Extra Parmesan cheese, for garnish
Crushed red pepper flakes, for garnish
Instructions
1. Pat steak cubes dry and toss with olive oil, salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and garlic powder.
2. Boil tortellini in salted water for 1–2 minutes less than package instructions. Drain and set aside.
3. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and sear steak in batches for 2–3 minutes per side. Remove and let rest.
4. In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté minced garlic for 30 seconds.
5. Add flour, whisk to form a roux, and cook for 1 minute.
6. Gradually whisk in heavy cream and chicken broth.
7. Stir in Parmesan, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Simmer until slightly thickened.
8. Add tortellini and cook for 2–3 minutes, stirring to coat.
9. Return steak to skillet and warm through.
10. Garnish with parsley, more Parmesan, and red pepper flakes. Serve hot.
Notes
Use freshly grated Parmesan for the smoothest, richest sauce.
Rest the steak after searing to keep it juicy when added back to the skillet.
Add a splash of broth or cream when reheating leftovers to loosen the sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
Keywords: garlic steak tortellini skillet, cheesy pasta, one-pan dinner, easy skillet recipe, creamy steak pasta