Buttery Steak with Creamy Fettuccine

Name: Buttery Steak with Creamy Fettuccine
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Italian, American
Ingredients: 0.25 tsp Black Pepper; 5 oz Cream Cheese; 6 oz Fettuccine Pasta; 1 tbsp Fresh Parsley; 2 whole Garlic; 1 tbsp Lemon Juice; 0.5 tsp Salt & Pepper; 1 whole Shallot; 10 oz Strip Steak; 3 tbsp Unsalted Butter; 0.25 cup Whipped Cream

Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪 Italian 🇮🇹American High-Protein 💪Low-Sodium Halal 🕌Comfort-Food

Buttery Steak with Creamy Fettuccine pairs tender seared strip steak with a velvety garlic-herb cream sauce that clings to every strand of pasta. A hint of lemon brightens the rich, silky sauce, while parsley adds fresh lift. It’s a cozy dish perfect for date night or an elevated weeknight dinner when you want comforting flavors with a touch of elegance.

Prep10 mins
Cook25 mins
Serves2
DifficultyMedium

1

Let the steak sit at room temperature for 15 to 20 minutes. Pat the steak dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
2

Heat a cast-iron skillet over high heat until very hot. Add the butter, then immediately lower the heat to medium-low.
3

Sear the steak for 3 to 4 minutes per side for medium-rare (135 degrees F/57 degrees C internal temperature). During the final minute of cooking, add the shallot and garlic to the pan. Tilt the pan and repeatedly spoon the melted butter and shallot mixture over the steak.
4

Transfer the steak to a cutting board; do not wipe out the skillet. Loosely tent the steak with foil and let it rest for 5 to 7 minutes.
5

Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the fettuccine and cook until tender with a bite, 8 to 10 minutes. Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water, drain the pasta, and set it aside.
6

In the same cast-iron skillet over medium heat, whisk in the cream cheese and heavy cream until smooth. Gradually add the reserved pasta water, starting with 1/4 cup and adding more as needed for a creamy, pourable consistency. Stir in the lemon juice, taste, and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper.
7

Add the cooked fettuccine to the sauce and toss to coat evenly. If the sauce becomes too thick, add more pasta water to loosen it.
8

Divide the cooked fettuccine between 2 plates. Slice the steak across the grain and place it on top of the pasta. Sprinkle with minced parsley and season with salt and pepper.