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A white bowl filled with creamy fettuccine pasta, seared steak strips, and cracked black pepper garnish.

Creamy Pepper Steak Fettuccine

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 750
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb flank steak, sliced into thin strips
  • 12 oz fettuccine pasta
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup beef broth
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon coarsely cracked black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped

Method
 

  1. Boil a large pot of salted water and cook fettuccine according to package directions until al dente.
  2. Season steak strips with salt and half of the cracked pepper.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. Sear steak strips in batches until browned, about 2-3 minutes; remove from pan and set aside.
  5. Reduce heat to medium, add butter and garlic, and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  6. Deglaze the skillet with beef broth, scraping up browned bits.
  7. Stir in heavy cream and the remaining cracked pepper; simmer for 3-5 minutes until slightly thickened.
  8. Whisk in Parmesan cheese until smooth.
  9. Add cooked pasta and steak back into the skillet, tossing to coat thoroughly in the sauce.
  10. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.