Beef with Pasta in Creamy Garlic Sauce Recipe
This rich and savory Beef with Pasta in Creamy Garlic Sauce recipe features tender sliced flank steak simmered in a luscious garlic-infused cream sauce served over perfectly cooked fettuccine or penne pasta. Ready in just 45 minutes, it’s a comforting and elegant meal perfect for weeknights or special occasions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Beef and Pasta
- 1 pound flank steak or sirloin, sliced thin
- 8 ounces fettuccine or penne pasta
Sauce
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup low-sodium beef broth
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain the pasta, reserving 1 cup of the pasta water for later use.
- Brown the beef: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the thinly sliced beef in batches to avoid overcrowding, cooking each batch for 3-5 minutes until browned on all sides. Remove the beef from the skillet and set aside.
- Sauté garlic: Lower the heat to medium, then add the minced garlic to the same skillet. Sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, making sure not to burn the garlic.
- Make the cream sauce: Pour in the heavy cream and beef broth, stirring to combine the flavors. Let the mixture simmer gently for about 5 minutes until it slightly thickens and develops a creamy texture.
- Combine everything: Return the browned beef to the skillet and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese. Toss everything together to coat the beef in the creamy sauce, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time to reach your desired sauce consistency. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed. Serve immediately over the cooked pasta.
Notes
- Use flank steak or sirloin for tender, flavorful beef slices.
- Reserve pasta water to adjust sauce consistency and help it cling to the pasta and beef.
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or a combination of milk and cream but expect a less rich sauce.
- Freshly grated Parmesan adds the best flavor compared to pre-grated cheese.
- Serve with a simple green salad or steamed vegetables for a balanced meal.
Keywords: beef pasta creamy garlic sauce fettuccine penne flank steak sirloin easy dinner