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A skillet of golden seared steak cubes and cheese tortellini in a creamy garlic sauce with fresh spinach.
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Cracked Garlic Steak Tortellini in Creamhouse Sauce

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 780kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb top sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 20 oz refrigerated cheese tortellini
  • 8 cloves fresh garlic, smashed and cracked
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1.5 cups heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 0.5 cup beef bone broth
  • 1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp kosher salt
  • 2 cups fresh baby spinach

Instructions

  • Bring 4 quarts of salted water to a rolling boil and cook tortellini until al dente, approximately 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Pat steak cubes dry with paper towels and season with salt and half of the cracked black pepper.
  • Heat olive oil in a heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  • Sear steak cubes in a single layer for 2 minutes per side to achieve a Maillard reaction crust, then remove and reserve.
  • Reduce heat to medium and melt butter in the skillet, scraping the fond from the bottom.
  • Add the cracked garlic cloves and sauté for 2 minutes until golden brown and aromatic.
  • Deglaze the pan with beef bone broth and simmer for 3 minutes to reduce volume by half.
  • Incorporate heavy cream and remaining black pepper, whisking continuously while simmering for 5 minutes.
  • Whisk in Parmesan cheese until the sauce reaches a cohesive, emulsified state.
  • Fold in baby spinach until wilted, then return the steak and cooked tortellini to the skillet, tossing to coat thoroughly before serving.