Description
Tender steak strips tossed with pasta in a luxurious mushroom and whiskey cream sauce—rich, savory, and restaurant-worthy.
Ingredients
Steak and Pasta
- 1 lb steak (sirloin or ribeye), sliced
- 8 oz pasta
Vegetables and Aromatics
- 2 cups mushrooms, sliced
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Sauce
- 1/4 cup whiskey
- 1 cup cream
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tbsp butter
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Optional Garnish
- Parmesan cheese, grated
- Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Sear Steak: Heat a hot skillet or pan over medium-high heat and sear the sliced steak strips until browned on all sides but still tender inside, about 2-3 minutes per side depending on thickness. Remove the steak from the pan and set aside.
- Sauté Vegetables: In the same pan, melt the butter and sauté the sliced mushrooms, diced onion, and minced garlic until softened and fragrant, about 5-7 minutes.
- Deglaze with Whiskey: Pour in the whiskey, stirring and scraping the pan to deglaze and lift any browned bits. Allow the whiskey to simmer for 1-2 minutes to reduce slightly and cook off the alcohol.
- Add Cream and Broth: Stir in the cream and beef broth, bringing the mixture to a gentle simmer. Continue cooking until the sauce thickens, about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Combine Steak and Pasta: Return the seared steak strips to the pan and toss to coat them in the sauce. Add the cooked pasta and mix everything thoroughly to combine and heat through.
- Serve: Season with salt and pepper to taste. Optionally, garnish with grated parmesan cheese and freshly chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- For richer flavor, deglaze the pan with a mixture of whiskey and beef broth instead of whiskey alone.
- Use half cream and half milk for a lighter sauce consistency and reduced richness.
- Choose a good quality whiskey to enhance the depth of flavor in the sauce.
- Be careful not to overcook the steak strips to maintain tenderness.
- Pasta types like fettuccine, penne, or rigatoni work well for holding the sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American / Steakhouse-Inspired