Creamy Garlic Butter Pepper Jack Steak Pasta
A delightful and simple pasta dish featuring tender steak and a creamy garlic butter pepper jack sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Pasta (penne or any type)
- Steak (sliced)
- Pepper jack cheese (shredded)
- Garlic (minced)
- Butter
- Heavy cream
- Salt
- Pepper
- Olive oil
- Parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside to keep its perfect texture for the creamy sauce.
- Sear the Steak: In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Season the sliced steak with salt and pepper, then sear it until cooked to your liking—think golden brown crust! Remove from the skillet and set aside, letting the juices mingle.
- Sauté the Garlic: In the same skillet, introduce butter and let it melt. Once foamy, add the minced garlic. Sauté until fragrant—your kitchen will smell divine!
- Make the Creamy Sauce: Pour in the heavy cream, stirring gently as you bring it to a simmer. Then, sprinkle in the shredded pepper jack cheese, stirring until melted and wonderfully smooth.
- Combine Pasta and Steak: Return the cooked pasta and sliced steak back to the skillet, tossing everything together to coat thoroughly in that luscious creamy sauce.
- Adjust the Seasoning: Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed; a little extra salt or pepper can elevate those flavors even more.
- Serve and Garnish: Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley for a burst of color and freshness on your plate.
Notes
For best flavor, use freshly minced garlic. You can swap the pepper jack cheese for gouda or cheddar for different profiles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 105mg