Creamy Steak Alfredo

Ingredients (1 serving)

Steak

• 6 oz sirloin or flank steak

• 1 tsp olive oil

• Salt + pepper

• ½ tsp garlic powder

• ½ tsp Italian seasoning

Pasta

• 80g dry pasta (rigatoni, penne, or fettuccine)

Optional Veggies

• 1 cup spinach or broccoli

Blender Alfredo Sauce

• ½ cup low-fat cottage cheese

• 2 tbsp parmesan cheese

• 3 cloves roasted garlic

• ¼ cup milk (or unsweetened almond milk)

• 1 tsp olive oil

• 1–2 tbsp pasta water

• Juice of ¼ lemon

• Salt + black pepper

Optional:

• pinch nutmeg

• chili flakes

Instructions

1. Roast Garlic

• Wrap garlic cloves with a little olive oil in foil

• Roast at 400°F for 20–25 min until soft

2. Cook Pasta

• Boil pasta until al dente

• Reserve ¼ cup pasta water

• Drain and set aside

3. Cook Steak

• Pat steak dry

• Season with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper

• Heat skillet over high heat

• Sear steak 3–4 min per side

• Rest 5 min, then slice thin against the grain

4. Make Blender Alfredo

Add to blender:

• cottage cheese

• parmesan

• roasted garlic

• milk

• olive oil

• lemon juice

• salt + pepper

Blend until completely smooth.

Add pasta water until silky and pourable.

5. Build Pasta

• Lower skillet heat

• Add Alfredo sauce to pan

• Stir in spinach if using

• Add pasta and toss until coated

👉 Add splash pasta water if needed

6. Finish Dish

• Top pasta with sliced steak

Finish with:

• parmesan

• black pepper

• parsley