Garlic Soy Sauce Steak Cream Pasta

• 400 gpasta (macaroni, shells, or short pasta)
• 1 tbspsalt (for pasta cooking water)
• 400 gbeef (sirloin or strip loin, cut into bite-sized pieces)
• 0.5 tspsalt (for seasoning steak)
• 0.5 tspblack pepper (for seasoning steak)
• 1 tbspolive oil (for searing steak)
• 1 tbspbutter (for finishing steak)
• 4 clovegarlic (minced, for cream sauce)
• 0.5onion (finely chopped, for cream sauce)
• 1 tbspbutter (for cream sauce)
• 300 mlheavy cream (for cream sauce)
• 150 mlmilk (for cream sauce)
• 1 tbspsoy sauce (for cream sauce)
• 0.75 cupParmesan cheese (finely grated, for cream sauce)
• 0.5 tsppaprika (for cream sauce)
• 0.25 tspblack pepper (for cream sauce)
• 1 tbspparsley (finely chopped, for garnish)

1. 1

   Cut the beef into bite-sized pieces and pat the surface dry with paper towels.

2. 2

   Season the beef evenly with salt and black pepper.

3. 3

   Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add the salt for the pasta water.

4. 4

   Once boiling, add the pasta and cook for about 1 minute less than the package directions.

   1 minute
5. 5

   When the pasta is cooked, reserve about 1 cup of the pasta cooking water and drain the pasta.

6. 6

   Heat a pan thoroughly over high heat and add the olive oil.

7. 7

   Add the seasoned beef in a single layer without overlapping, and sear one side for 1 to 2 minutes until browned.

   1 minutes2 minutes
8. 8

   Flip the beef to cook the other side, add the butter for finishing the steak, and cook for about 1 minute more.

   1 minute
9. 9

   Transfer the seared beef to a plate and set aside.

10. 10

    Lower the heat of the same pan to medium and add the butter for the cream sauce.

11. 11

    Add the finely chopped onion and sauté for about 2 minutes until softened.

    2 minutes
12. 12

    Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.

    30 seconds
13. 13

    Pour in the heavy cream and milk, stirring to scrape up and incorporate the browned bits from the bottom of the pan.

14. 14

    Add the soy sauce, paprika, and black pepper, then simmer over medium-low heat for 2 to 3 minutes.

    2 minutes3 minutes
15. 15

    Gradually stir in the Parmesan cheese until the sauce becomes smooth and thickened.

16. 16

    Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and toss evenly for about 1 minute.

    1 minute
17. 17

    If the sauce is too thick, stir in the reserved pasta cooking water a little at a time to reach the desired consistency.

18. 18

    Add half of the seared beef to the pasta and toss gently.

19. 19

    Transfer the pasta to a serving plate and top with the remaining steak.

20. 20

    Garnish evenly with the finely chopped parsley.

If the sauce becomes too thick, adjust the consistency by adding the reserved pasta cooking water a little at a time. The soy sauce balances the richness of the cream sauce and enhances its savory flavor.