This Fettuccine Alfredo with Steak is a simple and elegant dish for date night, but quick enough for a weeknight dinner. With only a handful of ingredients, this comforting pasta dish takes less than 30 minutes to make.

Chicken Fettuccine alfredo is a classic but let me introduce you to its beefier cousin- Steak fettuccine alfredo! It reminds me a lot of the very popular Olive Garden Steak Gorgonzola, but scaled down.

While it may seem complicated to make, it truly is so simple. The steak is liberally seasoned using just salt and pepper. And the alfredo sauce is made right in the same pan, using all of those savory pan drippings for added flavor. The homemade alfredo sauce is made from just butter, garlic, parmesan, heavy cream, and starchy pasta water!

Note: Truly authentic alfredo does not have cream. But it is delicious and rich and a wonderful addition to the sauce.

This recipe makes the perfect in-home date night meal to cook for a loved one or to make together! I think this would be the ideal meal for Valentine’s Day, without having to make reservations and for a fraction of the cost.

For more fancy pasta dishes, try Olive Garden Chicken Tortellini Alfredo, One Pan Creamy Chicken and Gnocchi, Spicy Chicken Pasta, and Pasta with Peas and Bacon.

Ingredients

Ribeye steak: I highly recommend ribeye for the richest flavor (the little bit of extra fat really elevates the meat). Sirloin, Bavette steak, or filet mignon would also be lovely. I used ribeye delivered to my doorstep from Grass Roots, and you can use code SEASONANDTHYME for 15% off your first order.
Fettuccine pasta: You can use either dried or fresh pasta. I chose to make fresh pasta because our chickens were laying like crazy and I had extra eggs. Here is my recipe for homemade pasta using a kitchenaid.
Butter: I always use salted.
Garlic: Lots of fresh minced garlic.
Heavy Cream: Again, this may not be “traditional” in true italian recipes. But most americanized versions of alfredo have cream and gives you that richness you expect.
Parmesan Cheese: Freshly grated is best for easy melting.

How to Make Fettuccine Alfredo with Steak

Step 1. Cook pasta according to the packaging instructions. When you drain it, reserve about ½ cup of pasta water for use in the sauce.

Liberally season steak on both sides with salt and freshly cracked black pepper. Place a large skillet over medium high heat. Once hot, add a high heat oil such as avocado oil.

Step 2. Add ribeye to desired doneness level. The time will vary based on steak thickness and personal preference. My steak took about 4 minutes per side for a medium rare, with a nice crust on the outside.

Set finished steak on a plate to the side to rest.

Step 3. To the same skillet (don’t clean it out), reduce heat to medium and melt butter. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Step 4. Add freshly grated parmesan and heavy cream and stir.

Step 5. Allow to reduce and thicken slightly, it will take about 3-4 minutes. At this point I like to add about ¼ quarter cup of pasta water to the sauce. Add salt and pepper and stir.

Step 6. Add in cooked fettuccine and toss the pasta in the sauce until fully coated.

medium rare steak on fettuccine alfredo.

Step 7. Slice steak and serve on top of finished pasta along with additional freshly grated parmesan and enjoy.

Recipe Tips

Reserve some pasta water to help create a more cohesive sauce. The starch helps to work as a natural emulsifier for a silkier sauce, as well as helps thicken and for the sauce to stick to the noodles. I suggest saving more than you need, just in case.
Cook your steak to your preferred doneness. I give instructions for medium rare, but you can do whatever you like!

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