Description
If you’re looking for a rich and indulgent pasta dish that comes together fast but tastes like fine dining, this Creamy Parmesan Beef Fettuccine with Garlic Butter Sauce is it. Tender slices of seared beef, silky garlic butter cream sauce, and ribbons of fettuccine come together in a luxurious, flavor-packed bowl of comfort. Whether you’re after an easy dinner idea, a quick comfort food recipe, or just exploring new dinner ideas with steak and pasta—this dish checks all the boxes for a cozy, satisfying meal. Great for weeknight dinners, date nights, or whenever you’re craving a rich, creamy pasta without a complicated process.
Ingredients
12 oz fettuccine pasta
1 lb ribeye or sirloin beef, thinly sliced
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup heavy cream
¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
¼ teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook fettuccine until al dente, then drain and reserve ½ cup pasta water.
2. While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear sliced beef for 1–2 minutes per side until browned. Season with salt and pepper. Remove and set aside.
3. In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium. Add butter and garlic. Sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
4. Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Add Parmesan and stir until melted and the sauce is smooth.
5. Add the drained fettuccine to the sauce and toss to coat. Use reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce if needed.
6. Return beef to the skillet and stir gently to combine with the pasta.
7. Taste and adjust seasoning. Garnish with parsley and extra Parmesan. Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
Use freshly grated Parmesan instead of pre-shredded for a smoother, richer sauce.
Don’t overcook the beef—just a quick sear keeps it tender and juicy.
Keep pasta water handy; it helps the sauce cling to the noodles perfectly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
Keywords: creamy pasta, beef fettuccine, garlic butter sauce, quick dinner, pasta with cream sauce