Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with Creamy Bold Garlic Butter Pepper Jack Steak Penne. This delightful dish combines tender flank steak with al dente penne pasta, all enveloped in a rich and creamy garlic butter sauce infused with zesty pepper jack cheese. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, this 25-minute recipe promises to impress with its bold flavors and heartwarming textures. Each bite offers a savory experience that will have your family and friends coming back for more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 lb flank steak (thinly sliced)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup pepper jack cheese (shredded)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente, then drain.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Add the flank steak, season with salt and black pepper, and cook until browned (about 3-4 minutes). Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, add remaining butter and sauté minced garlic for about one minute until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and let simmer on low heat while stirring continuously. Gradually add shredded pepper jack cheese until melted and smooth.
- Return the cooked penne and seared flank steak to the skillet, mixing gently to coat everything in the sauce. Heat through for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 110mg