Creamy Garlic Beef Pasta
Say hello to your new favorite lunch & dinner recipe—Creamy Garlic Beef Pasta! This hearty, comforting dish features tender beef, perfectly cooked pasta, and an irresistible creamy garlic sauce.
Ingredients
- 8 oz pasta penne, fettuccine, or your choice
- 1 lb beef sirloin or flank steak thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup beef broth
- 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce optional, for extra depth of flavor
- 1 tsp salt or to taste
- ½ tsp black pepper or to taste
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
Cook the Pasta
- In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving about ½ cup of pasta water.
Cook the Beef
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the sliced beef and cook for 3–4 minutes until browned and cooked through. Remove the beef from the skillet and set aside
Make the Garlic Cream Sauce
- In the same skillet, add a bit more olive oil if necessary and sauté the minced garlic over medium heat until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the beef broth and Worcestershire sauce (if using), scraping up any bits stuck to the pan.
- Pour in the heavy cream, dried Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally. Let the sauce cook for about 5 minutes until it thickens slightly.
Combine the Pasta and Beef
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing to coat the pasta in the creamy garlic sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add a little of the reserved pasta water until you reach the desired consistency.
- Add the cooked beef back to the skillet and toss everything together.
Finish and Serve
- Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and toss to combine.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- You can use any cut of beef you prefer, but tender cuts like sirloin or flank steak work best for quick cooking.
- For added flavor, sauté a few chopped onions with the garlic before adding the cream.
- If you prefer a spicier kick, add some red pepper flakes to the sauce.