Garlic Butter Steak Bites & Creamy Pesto Alfredo Tortellini

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ingredients:

Steak Bites:

1 lb steak (sirloin or ribeye work great), cut into bite-sized cubes

2 tbsp butter

½ tsp salt

½ tsp black pepper

2 cloves garlic, minced

For the Creamy Pesto Alfredo Tortellini:

12 oz cheese tortellini

1 cup heavy cream

½ cup grated Parmesan

¼ cup basil pesto

½ tsp garlic powder

½ tsp salt

Let’s Cook This Magic

1. Cook the Tortellini

Start by boiling your tortellini according to package directions. Drain and set aside. That’s it. You’re already winning.

2. Sear the Garlic Butter Steak Bites

In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the steak cubes and season with salt and pepper. Sear each side for about 2–3 minutes until browned and slightly crispy. Add the minced garlic, cook for one more minute, and let that aroma make your kitchen smell like a five-star steakhouse.

Set the steak aside—but don’t sneak too many bites. Okay, maybe one.

3. Make the Creamy Pesto Alfredo Sauce

In a clean pan, mix heavy cream, Parmesan, pesto, garlic powder, and salt over medium heat. Stir gently until it all melts into a dreamy, creamy sauce that smells like Italy itself.

4. Toss & Plate

Add the cooked tortellini to the sauce and stir until every little pillow is coated. Plate with the steak bites on the side (or mix it all together if you like to live on the edge).

Tips from My Kitchen to Yours

Use a hot pan for the steak. You want that gorgeous sear, not a steam bath.

Make it your own. Add sun-dried tomatoes or a handful of spinach to the sauce for extra flair.

Leftover idea? Toss it all in a wrap or reheat with a splash of cream for lunch tomorrow.

Fun fact: This became my signature dish after my daughter told me, “This tastes better than the steakhouse!” Do I now wear that like a badge of honor? You bet.