Butter Steak Bites and Creamy Alfredo Tortellini

🧈 Butter Steak Bites

Ingredients

• 450–600 g (1–1½ lb) sirloin or ribeye, cut into bite-size pieces

• Salt & black pepper

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 3 tbsp butter

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tsp fresh rosemary or thyme (optional)

• Optional: splash of Worcestershire or soy sauce

Instructions

1. Pat steak dry, season generously with salt & pepper.

2. Heat skillet over high heat. Add oil.

3. Sear steak in batches (don’t crowd) for 1–2 min per side.

4. Lower heat, add butter, garlic, herbs.

5. Toss steak in the garlicky butter for 30–60 seconds.

6. Finish with Worcestershire if using. Remove from heat.

👉 Rest briefly so the juices stay put.

🧀 Creamy Alfredo Tortellini

Ingredients

• 500 g (18 oz) cheese tortellini (fresh or frozen)

• 2 tbsp butter

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1½ cups heavy cream

• 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan

• Salt & black pepper

• Pinch of nutmeg (optional but ✨)

Instructions

1. Cook tortellini in salted water; reserve ½ cup pasta water.

2. Melt butter in pan over medium heat.

3. Add garlic, sauté 30 seconds.

4. Pour in cream; simmer gently 3–5 min.

5. Stir in Parmesan until smooth.

6. Season with salt, pepper, nutmeg.

7. Toss tortellini in sauce, loosening with pasta water if needed.

🔥 Serve It Up

• Plate tortellini first, top with steak bites.

• Spoon extra garlic butter over everything (don’t be shy).

• Finish with parsley, black pepper, or extra Parm.

Pro Tweaks

• Add spinach or mushrooms to the Alfredo.

• Want heat? Chili flakes or Cajun seasoning on the steak.

• Swap cream for half-and-half if you want it slightly lighter.