This Steak Fettuccine Alfredo recipe is a powerful protein boost given to the past dish by the mighty steak ingredient that is obviously the featured star here!
One of the great things about this easy recipe is that you can use whatever kind of steak you like, even though we have our recommended one that we’ll tell you about in a little bit…
And another fantastic fact is that you can make the steak in many ways, but no worries because we’ll guide you through how to make the steak in this recipe. You could even air fry the steak if that’s what you prefer!
As for the fettuccine, you could also replace it with your favorite kind of pasta, but we want to stick to the good old Alfredo companion for this one.
Ingredients
Follow the list below to make sure you have all the ingredients you need for this recipe. The printable recipe card below will have the exact amounts that you’ll need, along with the detailed instructions.
- Fettuccine pasta – We prefer fettuccine for this steak alfredo recipe, but you could also use penne or orechiette for it.
- Steak – You can use any kind of steak you prefer, but we recommend looking for one with good marbling like a New York Strip or flat iron steak. We’d also recommend a porterhouse or ribeye steak, or a filet mignon that is melt-in-your-mouth tender.
- Butter – Key ingredient to prepare the delicious sauce!
- Coconut oil – We’ll be making the steak in coconut oil, given its high smoke point. But feel free to make it with butter if you prefer.
- Heavy whipping cream – Along with butter, this is what makes the alfredo sauce super rich, creamy and silky!
- Cheese – A combination of freshly grated parmesan and gorgonzola cheese makes the alfredo sauce that much more decadent and pairs great with the flavory sliced steak.
- Sea salt – For the steak seasoning and because we prefer sea salt over table salt.
- Black ground pepper – The other seasoning ingredient you really need to season the steak.
Preparation
This is a quick high-level overview of the steps to make this steak fettuccine alfredo recipe, so make sure you take a look at the recipe card below with the specific instruction details.
- Season the steaks – Make sure the steaks come to room temperature to ensure they will cook evenly, and then sprinkle and rub salt and pepper on them.
- Sear the steaks – Preheat a large pan over medium-high heat. Add coconut oil and/or butter to the pan until melted (if using butter). Add the steaks and sear them, while frequently flipping, until desired doneness. Medium-rare is recommended, at around 135° F when tested with a digital meat thermometer.
- Boil the pasta – At the same time the steaks are cooking, boil your dried fettuccine noodles in water. Cook according to package directions.
- Prepare the sauce – Add butter, cream, the cheeses, salt and pepper to the pre heated pan or skillet. Cook for about 5 minutes until cheeses are melted and sauce is slightly thickened, while stirring frequently.
- Add fettuccine to sauce – Add drained fettuccine to the sauce and toss it coat.
- Serve steaks over pasta – Slice the steaks and serve over fettuccine. You could top it with some more parmesan cheese for added flavor.
Steak Fettuccine Alfredo
Description
Steak Fettuccine Alfredo
The simple Steak Fettuccine Alfredo recipe that you're about to follow is a yummy and protein boost twist to your classic Afredo pasta dish. And that twist is the steak!
Ingredients
Instructions
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Season the steaks
- Bring the steaks to room temperature to ensure they will cook evenly.
- Generously sprinkle and rub salt and pepper on the steaks.
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Sear the steaks
- Preheat a large pan over medium-high heat.
- Add coconut oil and/or butter to the pan until melted (if using butter).
- Add the steaks and sear them, while frequently flipping, until desired doneness.
- Medium-rare is recommended.
Medium rare steak would be at around 135° F when tested with a digital meat thermometer -
Boil the pasta
At the same time the steaks are cooking, boil your dried fettuccine noodles in water. Cook according to package directions.
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Remove steaks from pan or skillet
- Remove steaks from skillet.
- Cover with foil and let rest while you prepare the sauce.
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Prepare the sauce
- Return pan or skillet to medium heat.
- Add butter, cream, the cheeses, salt and pepper to the pre heated pan or skillet.
- Cook for about 5 minutes until cheeses are melted and sauce is slightly thickened, while stirring frequently.
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Add pasta to sauce
Add drained fettuccine to the sauce and toss it coat.
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Serve steaks over pasta
Slice the steaks and serve over fettuccine.
You could top it with some more parmesan cheese for added flavor.
Equipment & Ingredients Used
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Servings 2
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 1400kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 94g145%
- Saturated Fat 52g260%
- Cholesterol 400mg134%
- Sodium 700mg30%
- Potassium 915mg27%
- Total Carbohydrate 64g22%
- Dietary Fiber 3g12%
- Sugars 2g
- Protein 70g140%
- Vitamin A 2140 IU
- Vitamin C 1 mg
- Calcium 385 mg
- Iron 6 mg
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
Get The Doneness Right!
Using a meat probe, test your steaks and put them out of pan or skillet about five degrees below your desired doneness. This is because the meat temperature will rise while resting.
- Rare: 125°F
- Medium Rare: 135°F
- Medium: 145°F
- Medium Well: 155°F
- Well Done: 160°F
Tips & Recipe Variations
- Type of steak: We used New York strip for this particular recipe, but any medium-thick (about half an inch) steak that you like should work.
- Watch the thickness: Make sure your steak is at least half of one inch thick because thinner ones will cook too fast without browning.
- Steak at room temperature: Allow your steak to get to room temperature about 30 minutes before cooking for best results.
- Oil switching is allowed: If you don't want to use coconut oil, we recommend you use a high quality avocado oil. You could also skip using oil completely and use butter instead to cook the steaks.
You can serve it with these...
You may serve your steak fettuccine alfredo with one of these, if you're looking for ideas:
- Air Fryer Broccoli: A healthy and relatively light option for a carb-full and protein boosted dish!
- Bacon: To add that mouth-watering bacon flavor to it!
- Garden sald: A nice mix of vegetables could go well with your steak pasta.Â
