Here’s a rich, creamy, restaurant-style Steak & Parmesan Spaghetti you can make at home. It’s silky, savory, and incredibly comforting.
Creamy Steak & Parmesan Spaghetti
Ingredients (2–3 servings)
For the steak
- 1 ribeye, sirloin, or flank steak (8–12 oz)
- Salt & black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
- Optional: garlic powder, smoked paprika
For the creamy parmesan sauce
- 2 tbsp butter
- 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan (plus more for serving)
- ½ cup pasta water (as needed)
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Optional: pinch of crushed red pepper, splash of white wine
- Optional: chopped parsley
Pasta
- 8 oz spaghetti
Instructions
1. Cook the pasta
- Bring salted water to a boil.
- Cook spaghetti to al dente.
- Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain.
2. Sear the steak
- Pat steak dry and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Heat oil or butter in a skillet over medium-high.
- Sear 2–4 minutes per side (depending on thickness) until desired doneness.
- Rest 5 minutes, then slice into strips or bite-size pieces.
3. Make the creamy parmesan sauce
- In the same skillet (with browned bits left in), lower heat to medium.
- Add butter and garlic, sauté 30–60 seconds.
- Pour in heavy cream; stir and let simmer gently.
- Add Parmesan. Whisk until melted and smooth.
- Add a splash of pasta water if it becomes too thick.
- Season with salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes.
4. Combine
- Add drained spaghetti into the sauce and toss until coated and glossy.
- Add the sliced steak on top or mixed through.
5. Serve
- Top with more Parmesan
- Fresh parsley
- Crack of black pepper
- Optional drizzle of lemon juice for brightness
Variations
- Steak au poivre twist: Add cracked peppercorns and a splash of brandy to the pan before the cream.
- Mushroom version: Sauté sliced mushrooms before adding the garlic.
- Spinach upgrade: Stir in a handful of spinach at the end.
If you’d like, I can also generate:
- A printable recipe card
- A calorie/macros estimate
- A grocery list
- A dairy-free or budget version
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