Here’s a rich, creamy Steak & Garden Spinach Linguine recipe — tender steak, fresh spinach, and pasta tossed in a luscious garlic cream sauce.
🥩🍝 Creamy Steak & Garden Spinach Linguine
Ingredients (4 servings)
- 8 oz (225 g) linguine or fettuccine
- 1 lb (450 g) steak (sirloin, ribeye, or flank), thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cups fresh spinach (about 4 cups loosely packed)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tbsp butter
- Optional garnish: fresh parsley or extra Parmesan
Instructions
1. Cook the pasta
- Boil linguine according to package directions until al dente.
- Drain, reserving ½ cup pasta water.
2. Cook the steak
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season steak slices with salt and pepper.
- Sear steak 2–3 minutes per side until browned (or desired doneness).
- Remove steak from skillet and set aside.
3. Make the sauce
- In the same skillet, add butter.
- Sauté onion for 2–3 minutes until translucent.
- Add garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Mix in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Season with salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes if using.
- Add a splash of reserved pasta water if sauce is too thick.
4. Combine
- Add spinach to the sauce, cooking 1–2 minutes until wilted.
- Toss cooked pasta and steak back into the skillet with the sauce.
- Stir to coat evenly and heat through.
5. Serve
- Divide onto plates and garnish with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan.
✨ Tips & Variations
- Mushrooms: add 1 cup sliced mushrooms with the onions.
- Garlic twist: roast 4 garlic cloves and mash into the sauce for extra depth.
- Lighter version: use half-and-half or whole milk instead of heavy cream.
- Cheesy: stir in ¼ cup cream cheese for extra richness.
- Protein swap: chicken or shrimp work just as well.
I can also give you a one-pan version for easier cleanup if you want. Do you want me to do that?
