Steak Alfredo Pasta

By: Diana Posted: 6/12/24

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This rich, meaty, and lucious meal of Steak Alfredo Pasta will be such a delicious treat for your family!

Made all in one skillet and ready in under 30 minutes, this flavorful dish pairs two of your favorites: Perfectly seared steak and creamy fettuccine alfredo

a plate of sliced steak with creamy pasta. A fork is picking up a bite of pasta.

Everyone is going to love when you make this easy Steak Alfredo recipe! It’s the ultimate in comfort food meals, with hearty steak and pasta coated in a luscious garlicky, creamy, cheesy alfredo sauce.

Whether you’re making dinner on a weeknight or cooking for that special someone for a date night, this decadent steak pasta meal is sure to impress.

Are you more of a steak and potatoes kind of person? No worries! Instead of pasta, try my recipes for Steak Frites or Garlic Butter Steak and Potatoes instead.

Steak Alfredo Pasta Recipe Hightlights

One Skillet – Aside from the pot you use to boil the pasta, you’ll only need one pan to cook the steak and the alfredo sauce. An added benefit of this method is that the alfredo sauce picks up the savory, meaty flavors of the steak!
The Perfect Alfredo Sauce – There’s nothing fancy or extra here, just cream, butter, and freshly grated parmesan cheese. A bit of nutmeg adds a wonderful warm, earthy undertone. You’re going to love this sauce so much!
Versatile Recipe – This restaurant-worthy steak dinner will work for a romantic date night, a weekend sit-down meal, or a hearty dinner for a busy weeknight.

Key Ingredients

Here’s everything you need to make this steakhouse pasta meal:

The ingredients needed to make steak pasta alfredo, including steak, cream, cheese, and pasta.

Complete list of ingredients and amounts can be found in the recipe card below.

Steak: You can really use any type of steak that you enjoy to make this recipe. I suggest Ribeye steak, Sirloin, or NY Strip steaks. Look for steaks that are about an inch thick and that have plenty of marbling.
Olive Oil and Butter: To sear the steaks to give them a wonderful, flavorful crust.
Garlic: The key to a great alfredo sauce is plenty of fresh garlic. I’m using three cloves, minced finely.
Parmesan Cheese: For the best texture, use cheese that you’ve grated from a wedge, rather than the pre-grated or pre-shredded cheese you can buy in the store. Definitely do not use anything that comes from a green plastic can!
Flour: This helps to create a roux, which will make our cream sauce thick and silky.
Cream and Milk: I find that a combination of both whole milk and heavy cream makes this sauce perfect. In the UK, look for double cream.
Nutmeg: This is optional, but a little bit of ground nutmeg goes so well with cream sauces. It adds a lovely warmth.
Pasta: While you can technically use any type of pasta in this recipe, I find that thick, wide noodles such as fettuccine feel the most authentic. You’ll want to cook the pasta in boiling water, according to the package directions while you prepare the steak and sauce.

How To Make Steak Alfredo

Two raw ribeye steaks on a plate, seasoned with salt and pepper. — 1. Season: Pat the steaks dry with paper towels, then season them generously with kosher salt and black pepper.

two ribeye steaks searing in a cast iron skillet — 2. **Sear:** Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet. Add the steaks and cook for 3 minutes, then flip and cook for 5 more minutes (for medium rare). Remove from the pan to rest.

butter and garlic cooking in a skillet, bubbling. — 3. **Saute Garlic:** In the same skillet over medium heat, melt more butter, then saute the garlic until fragrant. Scrape up any brown bits from the pan with a wooden spoon.

a cast iron skillet with butter and garlic, being deglazed with a whisk. — 4. **Add Flour:** Whisk in the flour and cook for another minute.

parmesan cheese added to a creamy sauce in a skillet. — 5. **Add Cream and Cheese:** Now add the heavy cream, milk, parmesan cheese, and nutmeg. Season with salt and pepper.

homemade alfredo sauce in a skillet, stirred with a small whisk. — 6. **Simmer:** Whisk and cook for about 2 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the sauce is thickened.

cooked fettuccine pasta added to alfredo sauce in a skillet. — 7. **Add the Pasta:** Add the cooked pasta to the sauce.

a large skillet over an electric burner filled with alfredo sauce and pasta. — 8. **Serve:** Toss to coat. Slice the steak and add it to the skillet, and then garnish with extra cheese and parsley if desired.

a skillet of creamy fettuccine next to sliced steak, viewed close up.

Tip!

Feel free to slice the steak and serve it over the pasta. You can also gently stir the meat in, or serve it on the side if you prefer!

Recipe Tips

Let the Steak Rest: While you are making the alfredo sauce, leave the steak on the side, covered in foil to rest. This will give the juices in the meat time to settle, leaving you with wonderfully juicy slices of steak.
Making the Sauce: The alfredo sauce will come together quite quickly in your skillet, so be sure that you’ve already measured your ingredients and have them nearby.
Pasta Cooking Tips: Follow the instructions on the package to cook the pasta to al dente (with a slight bite). It will cook a bit more once you add it to the hot sauce. You can get more tips for cooking pasta in my how to cook pasta post!

a skillet of homemade fettuccine alfredo topped with sliced seared steak.

Storing Tips

It will be best to enjoy this steak pasta meal shortly after you cook it, but you can keep any leftovers in the fridge.

In an airtight container, this dish will keep fresh for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.

I suggest reheating the steak separately from the pasta. If needed, add a splash of water to the pasta to loosen up the sauce before microwaving it.

I have some great tips on how to reheat steak if you need them too!

What To Serve With Steak Alfredo Pasta

Add some freshness to this rich and decadent meal by pairing it with a salad!

My simple tossed green salad is always a good choice, as is my healthy green goddess salad.

You might enjoy adding your salad right to the pasta too. Toss in a few handfuls of baby spinach, just before you add the pasta to the sauce.

This meal would also benefit greatly from some bread to soak up any extra sauce on your plate! Try it with my copycat Olive Garden breadsticks, or easy garlic bread.

a dinner plate of fettuccine alfredo with sliced medium rare steak.

Recipe FAQs

What is the secret to smooth alfredo sauce?

I believe that the way to the smoothest alfredo sauce is to use freshly grated parmesan cheese. Pre-shredded parmesan often has starchy fillers added to it, which can cause sauces to be less than creamy.

What kind of steak can I use for steak Fettuccine Alfredo

Any cut of beef that you’d enjoy eating as a steak will work with this recipe. I suggest picking up two boneless steaks such as Ribeye, New York Strip Steak, or Sirloin.

Can I make chicken alfredo pasta?

Yes you can! The method for making alfredo pasta with chicken is exactly the same as making steak pasta alfredo. Just be sure that the chicken is fully cooked before setting it aside to rest. I suggest slicing large chicken breasts into cutlets so that they cook quickly.