Description
A comforting yet elegant dish that combines tender steak, rich caramelized onion cream sauce, and hearty pasta for a perfect dinner centerpiece.
Ingredients
- Pasta: 12 oz fettuccine or tagliatelle
- Steak: 1 lb sirloin or ribeye, boneless
- Yellow onions: 2 large, thinly sliced
- Garlic: 3 cloves, minced
- Heavy cream: 1 cup
- Beef broth: 1/2 cup
- Parmesan cheese: 1/2 cup grated
- Olive oil: 2 tablespoons
- Butter: 2 tablespoons
- Salt and black pepper: To taste
- Fresh parsley: For garnish
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Heat a large skillet over medium heat and bring a pot of salted water to boil for the pasta.
- Combine Ingredients: Cook pasta until just shy of al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: In the skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil. Season steak with salt and pepper, then sear on both sides (3–4 minutes per side for medium rare). Remove and let it rest.
- Assemble the Dish: In the same skillet, add butter and remaining olive oil. Sauté sliced onions on low heat, stirring often, for 25–30 minutes until golden brown. Add garlic and cook 1 more minute. Deglaze with broth and let it simmer briefly.
- Cook to Perfection: Pour in the cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted. Slice the steak thinly. Add pasta and steak slices to the sauce, tossing everything gently. Add pasta water as needed to loosen the sauce.
- Finishing Touches: Taste and adjust seasoning. Add a sprinkle of parsley just before serving.
- Serve and Enjoy: Plate up generously and serve warm with extra Parmesan on the side.
Notes
- Warm your plates before serving to keep the dish hot longer.
- Use freshly grated cheese for the smoothest sauce texture.
- Let steak rest after cooking to preserve its juices.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 720
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
Keywords: pasta steak recipe, caramelized onion sauce, creamy pasta with meat, weeknight dinner, comfort food