Cracked Garlic Steak Tortellini in Creamhouse Sauce Bliss

Ingredients:

• 20 oz cheese tortellini
• 1 lb steak (sirloin or ribeye)
• Salt, black pepper, garlic powder, smoked paprika
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 4 tbsp butter
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 3/4 cup whole milk
• 1 1/4 cups parmesan, shredded
• Parsley, red pepper flakes, cracked black pepper (optional)

Instructions:

1. Cook tortellini in salted boiling water for 3–5 minutes; drain and set aside.
2. Heat olive oil in a skillet. Season steak with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. Sear for 3–5 minutes until browned; remove.
3. Add butter to the skillet. Sauté minced garlic for 1 minute.
4. Add heavy cream and milk; simmer 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened.
5. Whisk in parmesan until melted and smooth.
6. Return steak and tortellini to the pan; toss for 2 minutes.
7. Garnish with parsley, cracked black pepper, or red pepper flakes. Serve hot.