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Date night pasta with heart-shaped steaks
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Date night pasta with heart-shaped steaks

A dinner with creamy pasta and juicy heart-shaped steaks. A date-night dish that comes together without fuss but feels considered — for an evening when the food can signal a little care.

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50 min total
2 servings
Easy

Ingredients

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  • Heart-shaped steaks

    • 2 stk Beef steaks (about 200 g each)
    • 1 tbsp Butter
    • 1 fed Garlic, lightly crushed
    • 1 tsp Salt
    • ½ tsp Freshly ground pepper

  • Creamy date night pasta

    • 7.1 oz Pasta (e.g. tagliatelle)
    • about 0.8 cup Double cream
    • 1.4 oz Grated Parmesan
    • 1 stk Shallot, finely chopped
    • 1 fed Garlic, finely chopped
    • ½ tsp Chilli flakes
    • 1 tbsp Olive oil
    • ½ tsp Salt

Instructions

  1. 1

    Shape the steaks

    1. Carefully cut a small V in the top of each steak and press gently to create a heart shape.
    2. Season the steaks with salt and pepper.
    5 min
  2. 2

    Cook the pasta

    1. Cook the pasta in plenty of salted water until al dente.
    2. Reserve some cooking water and drain the rest.
    10 min
    High heat
  3. 3

    Make the creamy sauce

    1. Sweat the shallot and garlic in olive oil over medium heat.
    2. Add the cream and chilli flakes and let the sauce simmer gently.
    3. Stir in the Parmesan and adjust with a little pasta water if needed.
    10 min
    Medium heat
  4. 4

    Fry the steaks

    1. Fry the steaks in butter with garlic, about 2–3 minutes per side.
    2. Let the steaks rest for 5 minutes before serving.
    6 min
    High heat
  5. 5

    Serve

    1. Toss the pasta in the sauce and plate with the steaks on top.
    5 min

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Details

Nutrition

Calories

820kcal

Protein

45g

Fat

46g

Carbs

62g

Serving Size

620g

Dietary

Allergens

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Serving

Suggestions

  • • Serve straight from the pan or on a shared platter for extra date-night vibes.

Drink Pairings

  • • alcoholic: Red wine

Side Pairings

  • • Green salad

Dessert Pairings

  • • Chocolate

Storage

Fresh

  • • Duration: 1 days
  • • Temperature: 5°C
  • • Method: Cool leftovers, pack in an airtight box and refrigerate for 2 days. Reheat until piping hot.

Tips

Preparation

  • • The steaks can be shaped ahead of time and kept chilled.

Cooking

  • • Fry the steaks briefly and hot for the best juiciness.

Serving

  • • Light candles and serve on warm plates — it makes more difference than you might think.

Variations

Flavor

  • Creamy and lightly seasoned

Health

  • High in protein

Method

  • Pan-fried

Toppings

  • Extra Parmesan

Author

C

Camilla

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Author

C

Camilla