Description
If you're craving the ultimate comfort food that comes together fast, look no further than this Velveeta Steak Fettuccine with Garlic Butter Cream Sauce. Juicy slices of seared steak pair perfectly with fettuccine tossed in a creamy, garlicky Velveeta cheese sauce. It’s rich, indulgent, and surprisingly quick—perfect for easy dinners, last-minute guests, or when you're hunting for bold and satisfying dinner ideas, easy recipes, or quick meals with steak and pasta. This dish combines the heartiness of a steakhouse entrée with the simplicity of weeknight cooking.
Ingredients
12 oz fettuccine pasta
10 oz steak (sirloin, ribeye, or strip)
8 oz Velveeta cheese, cubed
1 cup heavy cream
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon salt (to taste)
½ teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the fettuccine until al dente, then drain and set aside. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water.
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the steak with salt and pepper. Sear the steak for 2–3 minutes per side until cooked to your preference. Remove and let it rest.
3. Slice the steak thinly against the grain.
4. In the same skillet, lower the heat to medium. Add butter and minced garlic. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
5. Pour in heavy cream, stir, and let it simmer for 2–3 minutes to thicken slightly.
6. Add cubed Velveeta and stir until fully melted and smooth.
7. Return the fettuccine to the skillet and toss to coat in the cheese sauce. Add a splash of pasta water if needed to loosen.
8. Fold in the sliced steak and cook for 1–2 more minutes until everything is heated through.
9. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve warm, topped with chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
Let the steak rest before slicing to keep the juices locked in.
Use room temperature Velveeta for quicker, smoother melting.
Don’t skip the pasta water—it’s the secret to a silky sauce that clings perfectly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: steak fettuccine, Velveeta pasta, garlic butter steak pasta, easy dinner, creamy pasta recipe