Creamy Steak Penne with Zucchini in a Garlic Butter Cream FinishCreamy Steak Penne with Zucchini in a Garlic Butter Cream Finish is the kind of rich, comforting pasta that turns any dinner into something special with tender steak and silky sauce.

Ingredients:

12 oz penne pasta

1 lb sirloin steak, cut into bite sized pieces

2 medium zucchini, sliced into half moons

1 tablespoon olive oil

2 tablespoons unsalted butter

4 cloves garlic, minced

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon black pepper

1 cup heavy cream

1 half cup grated Parmesan cheese

1 half teaspoon Italian seasoning

1 half teaspoon paprika

1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Directions:
Cook the penne pasta in salted water according to package instructions and set aside. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat, season the steak with salt, pepper, and garlic powder, then sear until browned and cooked to your preferred doneness before removing from the pan. In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant, then add zucchini and cook until tender. Lower the heat and stir in heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and paprika until the sauce becomes smooth and slightly thickened. Return the steak to the skillet, add the cooked pasta, and toss everything together until well coated. Finish with fresh parsley before serving.
Serving: serves 4
Calories: 620
Net Carbs: 38g
Protein: 38g
Fat: 34g
Tips or Variations:
For a lighter version, substitute half and half instead of heavy cream while keeping the sauce creamy and balanced.
Add mushrooms or spinach for extra vegetables and depth of flavor that pairs well with the steak and garlic butter sauce.