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One Skillet Steak Spinach Alfredo Penne

Close-up of creamy steak spinach alfredo penne skillet served in a white bowl, featuring penne pasta, beef chunks, and wilted spinach.
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Make this creamy, comforting steak alfredo penne right in one skillet for a fast weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound sirloin steak, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 pound penne pasta
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 5 ounces fresh spinach
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

Instructions

  1. Season the steak pieces with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add the steak and cook until browned on all sides, about 3 to 5 minutes. Remove the steak from the skillet and set aside.
  3. Add the minced garlic to the same skillet and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth and bring it to a simmer. Add the dry penne pasta to the broth. Cook according to package directions, stirring often, until the pasta is nearly tender (al dente).
  5. Reduce the heat to low. Stir in the heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth. Stir in the nutmeg.
  6. Return the cooked steak to the skillet. Add the fresh spinach in handfuls, stirring until it wilts into the sauce.
  7. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes more until the sauce thickens slightly and everything is heated through. Serve immediately with extra Parmesan cheese.

Notes

  • Use sirloin or flank steak for the best results in a quick skillet meal.
  • Do not let the sauce boil after adding the cream and cheese, or it may separate. Keep the heat low.
  • For a thicker sauce, let the pasta cook a little longer in the broth before adding the cream.

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