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My recipe for Steak and Fettuccine Alfredo has a secret ingredient that takes it over-the-top! It's loaded with tender steak and the creamiest, smoothest homemade alfredo sauce you'll ever try. Plus, it's easy, and ready in just 20 minutes!
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Steak Alfredo
You never know when and where you'll find the best cooking advice! My family and I visited a quaint restaurant in Trenton, NJ where I ordered the creamiest, most flavorful alfredo I had ever eaten. I was in awe and just had to ask the chef what made it so smooth.
You won't believe the answer! I'd tell you now, but it'd spoil the surprise. Keep scrolling for the recipe to find out! I use it for all of my alfredo recipes - from my homemade alfredo sauce to my chicken alfredo and this steak alfredo recipe.
Steak and Alfredo Ingredients
- Heavy Cream: The base for my alfredo sauce is heavy cream. You can use half and half or whole milk, but it will change the consistency of the sauce.
- Butter: I use unsalted butter, but you can also use salted butter. Just be sure not to add any additional salt! Parmesan is already salty.
- Garlic: Use freshly minced garlic or garlic paste.
- Parmesan: Like most alfredo recipes, my alfredo sauce uses Parmesan! But the secret is in the next ingredient…
- White American Cheese: This is the secret ingredient! White American Cheese. Believe it or not, this cheese adds an unbelievably creamy texture and amazing flavor to alfredo sauce.
- Fettuccine Pasta: Fettuccine noodles are the classic pasta of choice for any steak alfredo recipe, but feel free to use any type of pasta you like best. Alfredo is great with just about every kind! I like it with linguine, spaghetti, bucatini, or angel hair. Sometimes, I even use penne pasta.
- Black Pepper: Freshly cracked black pepper works best.
- Steak: You can use leftover steak, or cook some fresh steak to use. I recommend my reverse sear ribeye.
Some additional notes:
With the salt content in the Parmesan and from cooking the steak, you shouldn't need any extra salt. I recommend not adding any, tasting, and then adjusting to taste if you would prefer more.
Feel free to toss the pasta with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a finishing touch.
Steak Fettuccini Alfredo Recipe
- In a pot over medium heat, add the butter to melt. In a separate large pot, cook the fettuccine according to package instructions, just slightly under for al dente.
- Once the butter has melted, add in the minced garlic and stir frequently for 2-3 minutes, until fragrant.
- Pouring slowly, add in the heavy cream while whisking constantly. A nice slow pour will ensure that the cream doesn't curdle.
- Sprinkle in the Parmesan, stirring constantly so it doesn't get clumpy.
- Add in the American cheese and keep stirring until it's melted and creamy.
- Stir in the pepper.
- Add the cooked pasta and sliced cooked steak. Stir, continuing to cook until the pasta is heated through.
- Top with extra Parmesan, serve, and enjoy!
Steak for Fettuccine Alfredo
- Marinated Flank Steak: This flavorful, budget-friendly steak adds a dash of sweet and spicy flavor to Alfredo!
- Reverse Sear Ribeye: The easiest way to get perfectly medium-rare steak every single time! You won't get steak more tender than this easy ribeye steak recipe.
- Grilled Chuck Steak: Big, budget-friendly, and already nice and thin for easy slicing, this steak recipe is perfect for combining into other recipes.
- New York Strip Steak: An Asian marinade and smoky grilled char make this steak hard to pass up! It's so flavorful, it'll make any Alfredo shine.
- Grilled Porterhouse Steak: This perfectly cooked steak makes an amazing addition to fettuccine alfredo, complete with that perfect smoky note of flavor from the grill.
Of course, you can't have steak alfredo without the steak! This recipe assumes you're using leftover steak, but I've also included all my favorite steak recipes. As a huge steak fan, it was hard to narrow them down!
Fettucinni Alfredo with Steak Tips
- The most important part of this recipe is adding the cream very slowly. This will keep the cream from curdling.
- If the cream does curdle, don't worry; you have options. Either whisk very well to try and save it, or add the sauce into a blender and blend it well to get it as creamy as possible. It won't be relatively as smooth, but it'll still be delicious and perfectly safe to eat!
- Slice steaks into nice thin slices. This will ensure the most tender steak possible, and it'll heat through quickly without having the chance to overcook.
- Choose your favorite pasta! Fettuccine is a classic, but I also love using Radiatori or spiral cut pasta!
And remember: don't skip out on the American cheese! This secret ingredient is critical to making the most deliciously creamy alfredo you'll ever try. You may be skeptical, but trust me: it'll change how you make cheese sauces forever!
Steak Alfredo FAQ
If you want to add something extra to your alfredo with steak, try adding sauteed mushrooms or baby spinach. Fresh herbs make great additions too, like a sprinkle of fresh rosemary or parsley.
If your cheese clumps, it means you added it too quickly and did not stir enough. Make sure to add all dairy slowly and while stirring to ensure it does not clump or curdle.
You can use half and half or milk instead of heavy cream if you wish. Keep in mind it will change the consistency of the dish, as heavy cream is thicker than both. You can also use a mix. If you want to use a lighter option but like your alfredo thicker, try making a roux to mix in, first.
Pasta Recipes
- Lemon Ricotta Pasta
- Avocado Sauce Pasta
- Burrata Pasta
- Or use up those leftover bits of steak in succulent Steak Quesadillas or Philly Cheesesteak Egg Rolls!
Loved this recipe? Try out my mouthwatering Chicken Alfredo Recipe next! It's a family favorite that will get everyone coming for seconds.
What to Do with Leftovers
Wondering what else you can make with your steak leftovers? Try any of my Leftover Steak Recipes!
Steak Alfredo with Fettuccine
I know you're going to love my recipe for steak and fettuccine alfredo! You might be skeptical about the American cheese, but trust me, it makes all the difference in the world. Give it a try and let me know what you think below with a rating and comment!
If you enjoyed the recipe, leave a comment and a rating below!
Steak Alfredo
Ingredients
- 2 cups Heavy cream
- 4 Tablespoons Butter
- 1 Tablespoon Garlic - minced
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese
- 2 slices White American cheese
- 16 oz Fettuccine
- 1½ cups Steak - thinly sliced
- Pepper - to taste
Instructions
- In a pot over medium heat, add the butter to melt. In a separate large pot, cook the fettuccine to package instructions.4 Tablespoons Butter,16 oz Fettuccine
- Once the butter has melted, add in the minced garlic and stir frequently for 2-3 minutes, until fragrant.1 Tablespoon Garlic
- Pouring slowly, add in the heavy cream while whisking constantly. A nice slow pour will ensure that the cream doesn't curdle.2 cups Heavy cream
- Sprinkle in the parmesan, stirring constantly so it doesn't get clumpy.½ cup Parmesan cheese
- Add in the American cheese and keep stirring until it's melted and creamy.2 slices White American cheese
- Stir in the pepper.Pepper
- Add the cooked pasta and sliced leftover steak. Stir, continuing to cook until the pasta is heated through.1½ cups Steak
- Top with extra parmesan, serve, and enjoy!
Notes
- The most important part of this recipe is adding the cream very slowly. This will keep the cream from curdling.
- If the cream does curdle, all is not lost. It's still safe to eat! If it curdles, either whisk very well or add the sauce into a blender and blend it well to get it as creamy as possible. It won't be quite as smooth, but it'll still be delicious!
- Cut the leftover steak into nice thin slices. This will ensure the most tender steak possible, and it'll heat through quickly without having the chance to overcook.
- Choose your favorite pasta! Fettuccine is a classic, but I also love using Radiatori or spiral cut pasta!
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Juan says
Thank you for sharing this recipe! I made it almost exactly as your posting, but instead of the the American white cheese,I added 1/4 cup Italian cheese blend(of course parmessan was not omited) and I pan grilled the steak pieces. I now have a great and quick go to meal.
Isabel Laessig says
That sounds fantastic, Juan. Thank you so much for sharing!