Description
Pasta with Steak and Caramelized Onion Cream Sauce combines tender, juicy steak with sweet caramelized onions in a rich, velvety cream sauce that perfectly coats fettuccine or linguine pasta. This elegant yet simple dish is ideal for a special dinner or cozy meal, delivering comforting and sophisticated flavors in under an hour.
Ingredients
Scale
Steak
- 1 lb ribeye or sirloin steak, tender cut
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Pasta
- 12 oz fettuccine or linguine pasta
- Salt, for pasta water
Caramelized Onion Cream Sauce
- 2 large yellow or sweet onions, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley or thyme, chopped
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Reserved pasta water, as needed to adjust sauce consistency
Instructions
- Prepare the Steak: Season the steak generously with salt and pepper. Heat a cast-iron skillet or heavy pan over high heat until very hot. Sear the steak for 3-4 minutes per side, depending on thickness, until a golden-brown crust forms. Remove from pan and let rest to keep juices intact before slicing.
- Caramelize the Onions: While steak rests, heat butter and olive oil over low heat in a pan. Add thinly sliced onions and cook slowly, stirring frequently, until deeply golden and sweet, about 25-30 minutes.
- Prepare the Pasta: Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente according to package instructions. Drain pasta, reserving one cup of pasta water for the sauce.
- Make the Cream Sauce: To the caramelized onions, add minced garlic and sauté for one minute. Pour in heavy cream and simmer gently to thicken. Add reserved pasta water as needed to reach desired sauce consistency. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese and fresh herbs. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Combine and Serve: Toss the cooked pasta in the cream sauce until fully coated. Plate the pasta and arrange thin slices of rested steak on top. Garnish with extra Parmesan cheese and fresh herbs for an elegant presentation.
Notes
- Rest the steak after cooking to retain juices and tenderness.
- Caramelize onions low and slow to develop natural sweetness and depth of flavor.
- Reserve pasta water to adjust sauce thickness without diluting flavor.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan cheese for the best melting and flavor.
- Cook pasta just until al dente to maintain texture when tossed with sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: pasta, steak, caramelized onion, cream sauce, fettuccine, linguine, dinner, savory, comfort food, Italian
