Southern Creamy Steak Penne

⭐ Recipe Overview

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

Servings: 3–4

🛒 Ingredients

For the Pasta

• 400 g penne pasta
• Salt, for boiling

For the Steak & Sauce

• 300 g beef steak, thinly sliced
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 green bell pepper, sliced
• ½ red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 small onion, sliced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup heavy cream
• ½ cup beef broth
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• ½ tsp black pepper
• Salt, to taste
• 1 tbsp butter

Optional

• Toasted baguette slices, for serving

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. Cook the Penne

1. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil.
2. Add the penne and cook until al dente.
3. Drain and set aside.

2. Sear the Steak

1. Season the sliced steak with salt and black pepper.
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over high heat.
3. Sear the steak until browned and cooked to your liking.
4. Remove from the pan and set aside.

3. Sauté the Vegetables

1. In the same skillet, add the onion, garlic, and bell peppers.
2. Sauté until softened, then stir in the butter.

4. Make the Cream Sauce

1. Pour in the beef broth and heavy cream.
2. Add Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning.
3. Simmer for a few minutes until the sauce thickens and becomes creamy.

5. Combine Everything

1. Return the seared steak to the pan.
2. Add the cooked penne and toss to coat evenly in the sauce.
3. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.

6. Serve

Serve hot, with toasted baguette slices on the side if you like.

💡 Tips & Variations

• Use ribeye or sirloin for extra-tender steak.
• Add crushed red pepper flakes for heat.
• Substitute mushrooms or spinach for the peppers.
• Replace beef with chicken or shrimp for easy variations.