Description
A cozy yet fancy pasta bake featuring tender steak, creamy Gouda cheese, and a hint of truffle oil, perfect for an easy weeknight dinner that feels special.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb flank or sirloin steak, thinly sliced against the grain
- 12 oz penne or rigatoni pasta
- 2 cups shredded smoked Gouda cheese (about 200g)
- 2 tablespoons white truffle oil
- 1 cup heavy cream (240ml)
- 2 tablespoons butter (28g)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (50g)
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil (for tossing pasta)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Slice steak thinly against the grain and season with salt and pepper.
- Cook pasta in boiling water until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and toss with a splash of olive oil to prevent sticking. Set aside.
- Heat 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear steak slices in batches for about 2 minutes per side until medium rare or desired doneness. Remove and let rest.
- In the same pan, add remaining butter. Sauté minced garlic and chopped onion until fragrant and translucent, about 3 minutes.
- Lower heat to medium, pour in heavy cream and stir. Simmer gently until slightly thickened, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in 1 tablespoon truffle oil and half the shredded Gouda until melted.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, seared steak, and creamy Gouda sauce. Toss gently to coat evenly.
- Transfer mixture to a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle remaining Gouda and grated Parmesan evenly on top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden brown on top.
- Remove from oven and let sit for 5 minutes. Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- This dish is best served fresh.
- You can substitute the steak with chicken or mushrooms for a different flavor.
- Adjust the amount of truffle oil to your taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 480 calories
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Steak, Truffle, Gouda, Pasta, Bake