This mouthwatering recipe combines tender tortellini, creamy Alfredo sauce, succulent steak, and flavorful sausage, creating the ultimate comfort food. It's a perfect dish for a special occasion or a comforting weeknight meal. The creamy Alfredo sauce coats every bite of tortellini, while the juicy steak and spicy sausage add a rich and bold flavor. With a preparing time of just 30 minutes, this recipe is an easy and satisfying dinner option.
Ingredients
- 1 pound tortellini
- 8 ounces steak, thinly sliced
- 4 ounces sausage, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
- Cook the tortellini according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat some olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the steak and cook until browned. Remove the steak from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the sausage and cook until browned. Remove the sausage from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Reduce the heat to low and add the heavy cream. Stir well and let it simmer for a few minutes.
- Add the grated Parmesan cheese and stir until it melts and the sauce thickens.
- Return the cooked tortellini, steak, and sausage to the skillet. Stir gently to combine everything in the Alfredo sauce.
- Cook for a few more minutes until everything is heated through.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Interesting Facts
Tortellini is a type of pasta that originated in the region of Emilia-Romagna in Italy.
Alfredo sauce was created by restaurateur Alfredo Di Lelio in Rome, Italy.
Adding steak and sausage to traditional tortellini Alfredo adds a hearty and protein-packed twist to the dish.
This recipe can easily be customized by adding vegetables like peas or mushrooms for extra flavor and nutrition.