Creamy Steak Fettuccine

Creamy Steak Fettuccine

from delish.com
Low sugar
10 min
860 kcal / serving

With a flavorful, creamy sauce and ultra-tender steak, this steak fettuccine recipe is the ultimate date night meal.

Ingredients

  • kosher salt
  • 12 oz.fettuccine
  • 1 lb.sirloin steak
  • 2 tbsp.vegetable oil
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tbsp.butter
  • 2 clovesgarlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp.all-purpose flour
  • 2 c.milk
  • ½ c.freshly grated parmesan
  • 1 tbsp.freshly chopped parsley
  • 1 ½ c.halved cherry tomatoes
  • 4 c.baby spinach
  • 2 tbsp.balsamic glaze (1/3 c. balsamic vinegar simmered for about 10 minutes)

Directions

  1. 1

    In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta until al dente according to package directions. Reserve ½ cup pasta water before draining. Return pasta to pot.

  2. 2

    Coat both sides of steak with oil and season generously with salt and pepper. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook steak until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reaches 125° for medium-rare, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate to let rest for 10 minutes. Thinly slice steak.

  3. 3

    In skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until softened and fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Whisk in flour and cook 1 minute more, then slowly add milk, whisking to break up lumps, and simmer until thickened, 5 minutes. Add Parmesan and parsley and season with salt and pepper. Add tomatoes and cook until bursting, 2 to 3 minutes.

  4. 4

    Add cooked pasta and ¼ cup reserved pasta water to skillet and toss to combine, adding more pasta water as needed. Add spinach and toss until wilted.  

  5. 5

    Top with sliced steak and drizzle with balsamic glaze.