Creamy Garlic Steak Penne (Print Version)
Tender steak strips with penne, broccoli, and cherry tomatoes in a rich creamy garlic sauce
# What You'll Need:
→ Pasta and Vegetables
01 - 12 oz penne pasta
02 - 2 cups broccoli florets
03 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
→ Steak
04 - 1 lb sirloin steak, trimmed and sliced into thin strips
05 - 1/2 tsp salt
06 - 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
→ 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
# How-To Steps:
01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook penne according to package instructions until al dente. In the last 2 minutes of cooking, add broccoli florets. Drain and set aside.
02 - Season steak strips with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp pepper. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add steak and sear for 2–3 minutes per side until just cooked through. Remove steak to a plate and cover loosely.
03 - In the same skillet, add remaining olive oil. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
04 - Stir in cherry tomatoes and cook for 2–3 minutes until just softened.
05 - Lower heat to medium. Pour in the heavy cream, stirring to combine. Simmer gently for 2–3 minutes.
06 - Stir in Parmesan cheese, red pepper flakes, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Allow sauce to thicken slightly.
07 - Add drained penne and broccoli to the skillet, tossing to coat with sauce. Return steak to the pan, including any juices, and mix until everything is well combined and heated through. Remove from heat and garnish with chopped parsley. Serve immediately.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The steak stays tender while soaking up all that garlicky cream sauce
- Broccoli adds fresh crunch without making it feel like health food
02 -
- Overcooking the steak in the final step will make it tough so just heat it through
- The sauce thickens as it sits off heat so do not reduce it too much in the pan
03 -
- Slice your steak while it is slightly frozen for easier cutting
- Reserve a splash of pasta water before draining to help loosen the sauce if needed