Creamy Cracked Garlic Steak Tortellini: Weeknight Comfort

Creamy Cracked Garlic Steak Tortellini is the ultimate weeknight comfort food. After making this many times, I’ve perfected the creamiest garlic butter sauce that coats every bite of tender steak and cheesy tortellini. The trick I discovered is using cracked garlic for maximum flavor. The result is a cozy, comforting dish that’s better than takeout and ready in just 20 minutes. Keep reading for my best tips or jump to the recipe card. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Jalapeno Popper Egg Rolls and Lemon Raspberry Bars.

What You'll Need for Creamy Cracked Garlic Steak Tortellini: Weeknight Comfort

Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.

• 1 lb (454g) boneless, sirloin steak
• 1 (19 oz/540g) package refrigerated cheese tortellini
• 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter
• 4 cloves garlic, cracked
• 1 tsp (5ml) dried basil
• 1 tsp (5ml) dried oregano
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Optional: Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
• Optional: Red pepper flakes (optional)

How to Make Creamy Cracked Garlic Steak Tortellini: Weeknight Comfort

1. Step 1: Season steak with salt and pepper. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add steak and cook for 5-7 minutes on each side or until desired doneness. Remove steak from skillet and let it rest.
2. Step 2: In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add cracked garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes or until fragrant. Stir in basil and oregano.
3. Step 3: Add tortellini to the skillet and cook for 3-5 minutes or until heated through and coated in the garlic butter sauce. Slice the steak thinly and add it back to the skillet. Toss to combine.

Storing & Reheating Creamy Cracked Garlic Steak Tortellini: Weeknight Comfort

Short-Term Storage

Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Make-ahead tip: You can make the garlic butter sauce up to 2 days ahead and store it in the fridge. Reheat before adding the tortellini and steak.

Freezing Creamy Cracked Garlic Steak Tortellini: Weeknight Comfort

Freezing is not recommended for this dish.

How to Reheat Without Drying It Out

Oven: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10-15 minutes or until heated through. Microwave: Reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes or until heated through.

Recipe Notes

• Chef tip: Using cracked garlic instead of minced garlic gives the dish a deeper, more intense flavor.
• Best substitution: If you can't find refrigerated cheese tortellini, you can use frozen. Just make sure to cook them according to the package instructions before adding them to the skillet.
• Make-ahead: This dish is best made fresh, but you can prepare the ingredients ahead of time to save time on busy weeknights.
• Troubleshooting: If the garlic butter sauce starts to look too thick, add a little bit of pasta water to thin it out.

Creamy Cracked Garlic Steak Tortellini: Weeknight Comfort

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Prep

10 mins

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Cook

15 mins

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Total

25 mins

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Serves

4 servings

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Diet

Gluten-free

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

• 1 lb (454g) boneless, sirloin steak
• 1 (19 oz/540g) package refrigerated cheese tortellini
• 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter

Seasonings

• 4 cloves garlic, cracked
• 1 tsp (5ml) dried basil
• 1 tsp (5ml) dried oregano
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Optional Toppings

• Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
• Red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

1. Step 1: Season steak with salt and pepper. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add steak and cook for 5-7 minutes on each side or until desired doneness. Remove steak from skillet and let it rest.
2. Step 2: In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add cracked garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes or until fragrant. Stir in basil and oregano.
3. Step 3: Add tortellini to the skillet and cook for 3-5 minutes or until heated through and coated in the garlic butter sauce. Slice the steak thinly and add it back to the skillet. Toss to combine.

Notes

• Chef tip: Using cracked garlic instead of minced garlic gives the dish a deeper, more intense flavor.
• Best substitution: If you can't find refrigerated cheese tortellini, you can use frozen. Just make sure to cook them according to the package instructions before adding them to the skillet.
• Make-ahead: This dish is best made fresh, but you can prepare the ingredients ahead of time to save time on busy weeknights.
• Troubleshooting: If the garlic butter sauce starts to look too thick, add a little bit of pasta water to thin it out.

Storage

• Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
• Freezer: Freezing is not recommended for this dish.
• Oven reheat: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10-15 minutes or until heated through.
• Microwave reheat: Reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes or until heated through.
• Make ahead: You can make the garlic butter sauce up to 2 days ahead and store it in the fridge. Reheat before adding the tortellini and steak.

Nutrition Per Serving

• Calories: 720
• Protein: 38g
• Fat: 42g
• Carbs: 45g
• Fiber: 2g
• Sugar: 3g
• Sodium: 900mg
• Cholesterol: 160mg
• Sat. Fat: 26g

Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.

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A Warm Final Note

I can’t wait for you to try Creamy Cracked Garlic Steak Tortellini: Weeknight Comfort and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!