Steak Spaghetti with Creamy Parmesan Sauce and Spinach

4 meals

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Ingredients

• 12 oz spaghetti
• 1 lb sirloin or ribeye, thinly sliced
• Salt
• Black pepper
• Garlic powder
• Smoked paprika
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 tbsp butter
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup heavy cream
• ¾–1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 cups fresh spinach
• Parsley
• Extra Parmesan
• Red pepper flakes

Instructions

1. Boil the spaghetti in salted water until al dente, then drain while reserving 1/4 cup of the pasta water.
2. Coat the sliced steak with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
3. Sear the seasoned steak in olive oil over medium-high heat for 2 to 4 minutes until browned, then remove from the pan.
4. In the same skillet, melt the butter and sauté the minced garlic until it becomes fragrant.
5. Stir in the heavy cream and let it simmer for a few minutes, then add the Parmesan cheese and stir until the sauce is smooth.
6. Incorporate the spinach into the sauce and cook until it has wilted.
7. Combine the steak and spaghetti in the skillet, tossing everything together and adding the reserved pasta water as needed to achieve a silky consistency.
8. Garnish with parsley, extra Parmesan, and red pepper flakes before serving.