Creamy Steak Pasta (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ For the Steak

01 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
02 - 2 rump steaks (about 1 lb / 450 g total)
03 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
04 - 2 tablespoons butter
05 - 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
06 - 1 sprig rosemary

→ For the Pasta

07 - 8 oz (250 g) pasta
08 - 2 tablespoons butter
09 - 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
10 - 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
11 - ½ cup (125 ml) low-sodium chicken stock
12 - 1 cup (250 ml) heavy cream
13 - ⅓ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
14 - A handful of fresh parsley, chopped
15 - Salt and black pepper, to taste

# Instructions:

01 - Season the steaks well with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over high heat. Sear the steaks for 3-4 minutes on each side until a brown crust forms.
02 - Add butter, garlic, and rosemary to the skillet. Spoon the melted butter over the steaks and cook to your preferred doneness. Set aside and let rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly.
03 - Boil a large pot of salted water. Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1-2 cups of pasta water, then drain the pasta.
04 - In the same skillet (or a new one), melt butter over medium-low heat. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Stir in Italian seasoning and chicken stock, then simmer for 1-2 minutes.
05 - Pour in the heavy cream and let it simmer until slightly thickened. Stir in the Parmesan until melted and smooth.
06 - Add the cooked pasta and sliced steak to the sauce. Toss to coat, adding some reserved pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.
07 - Stir in fresh parsley and season with salt and pepper. Serve hot with extra grated Parmesan on top, if desired.

# Notes:

01 - Reserve pasta water to adjust sauce thickness as needed.
02 - Use the same skillet from the steak for deeper flavor in the sauce.
03 - Let the steak rest before slicing so juices don’t escape.