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leftover prime rib pasta in a skillet
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Leftover Steak Recipes + Steak Pasta Recipe

My delicious Leftover Steak Pasta Recipe is the best way to use steak leftovers! You will love every bite of this creamy pasta dish!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: leftover steak recipes, steak pasta, steak pasta recipe, what to do with leftover steak
Servings: 4
Calories: 870kcal
Author: Isabel Laessig

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Large pot
  • Wooden spoon

Ingredients

  • 1 leftover steak
  • 2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 Tablespoon butter
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ⅔ lb. penne pasta
  • ½ onion, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • ⅔ lb. cremini mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
  • sea salt and pepper, to taste
  • fresh parsley, to taste
  • grated parmesan, optional

See our Beef Temperature Chart for helpful tips on cooking any cut of beef!

Instructions

  • Slice leftover steak against the grain into bite-size pieces, if not already sliced. Pictured: Pan-seared ribeye
    1 leftover steak
    Pan-seared ribeye with garlic and thyme sliced on a cutting board
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, then add onion and cook until translucent. After the onion cooks, add garlic and cook 1 minute. Finally, add in sliced mushrooms and butter, and cook until tender (5-6 minutes). Stir frequently.
    2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 1 Tablespoon butter, 2 garlic cloves, minced, ⅔ lb. cremini mushrooms, sliced, ½ onion, finely chopped
    cooking mushrooms and onions for creamy pasta sauce
  • Add heavy cream, lowering the heat to medium-low. Let it simmer for 5 minutes until the sauce reduces and thickens.
    1 cup heavy cream
    adding seasoning to creamy pasta sauce
  • Once the sauce is thickened, add in sun-dried tomatoes, salt, pepper, and parsley (to taste). Stir to mix everything together, then remove skillet from the heat.
    1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped, sea salt and pepper, to taste, fresh parsley, to taste
    mixing sun-dried tomatoes into creamy pasta sauce
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook penne pasta according to package directions, removing about 2 minutes before the time indicated on the box so the pasta is slightly underdone. Drain, then add to the skillet with the cream sauce along with sliced leftover steak. Return to the heat, stirring frequently for 1 minute to mix everything together. Serve, and enjoy!
    1 leftover steak, ⅔ lb. penne pasta, grated parmesan, optional
    creamy leftover prime rib pasta in a skillet with a wooden spoon

Notes

  • Cook pasta in boiling water with a bit of salt added. Pull it off of the heat to drain 2 minutes before the time indicated on the box so it is just slightly underdone.
  • Do not let the pasta sit in the colander, or it might stick together and continue to cook.
  • Half and half can be used in place of heavy cream for a lighter pasta.
  • Add grated Parmesan cheese to the sauce to make it extra rich!
  • Mixed mushrooms can be used in place of cremini if you prefer.

Nutrition

Calories: 870kcal | Carbohydrates: 78g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 49g | Saturated Fat: 24g | Cholesterol: 148mg | Sodium: 195mg | Potassium: 1742mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 1303IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 110mg | Iron: 5mg