Garlic Steak Tortellini with Spinach
A quick and easy one-skillet meal featuring cheesy tortellini, tender steak, and a rich garlic-butter sauce, ready in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb steak, cut into bite-size pieces Substitutions include thinly sliced chicken breast or tofu for a vegetarian option.
- 1 package cheese tortellini (fresh or frozen) Substitutions include ravioli or gnocchi.
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 3 tbsp butter
- 3-4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup broth (beef or chicken) Substitutions include low-sodium vegetable broth or white wine.
- ½ cup grated Parmesan For dairy-free, use nutritional yeast.
- to taste Salt & pepper
- as needed Olive oil, for searing
- optional Red pepper flakes
Instructions
Preparation
- Season the steak pieces with salt and pepper. Let sit for about 15 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, add the steak, and cook until browned on all sides (3–5 minutes). Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter, then add minced garlic and cherry tomatoes; sauté until soft (2–3 minutes).
- Pour in broth, bring to a simmer, add tortellini and cook according to package instructions (6–8 minutes).
- Stir in spinach until wilted, then mix in Parmesan.
- Return the seared steak to the skillet, mix gently, and serve hot, garnished with extra Parmesan and optional red pepper flakes.
Notes
For best results, don't overcrowd the pan when searing the steak, and adjust seasoning at the end for optimal flavor.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gSodium: 750mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4g
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