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    Urban Bliss Life » Blog » Creamy Pesto Steak Tortellini

    Published: January 10, 2017 / Updated: May 28, 2022 by Marlynn Jayme Schotland · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Creamy Pesto Steak Tortellini

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    Mmm... pesto steak tortellini. This recipe is sure to make the whole family happy at the dinner table! And it can be made vegetarian!

    Pesto Steak Tortellini recipe on UrbanBlissLife.com

    Fresh pasta is my kryptonite. I love it, can't get enough of it, and filled pastas are most definitely my weakness.

    If you've watched any of my Instagram stories, you know I do a lot of #FastLunch videos. These are short clips of tasty meals I make for lunch since I work from home. The meals are fresh, and take less than 30 minutes to make. Many of the meals can be made for dinners too!

    Recently, I did a series of Fast Lunch videos featuring one of my favorite not-so-secret fast, wholesome meal weapons: Buitoni pastas and sauces.

    Buitoni Pasta on UrbanBlissLife.com

    Steak Pesto Tortellini Ingredients

    For this recipe, I used Buitoni Three Cheese Tortellini and Buitoni Pesto with Basil.

    Here's what they look like in their packaging so you know what to look for in your grocery store:

    Buitoni Pasta on UrbanBlissLife.com

    Simple, fresh ingredients that, when combined, create a delicious, fast, wholesome meal the whole family can enjoy!

    Fast and Fabulous Family Dinner 
    pesto steak tortellini on plate

    I'm not going to hold back: I could eat this entire pesto steak recipe all on my own. It's SO yummy and satisfying, and once I start, it's hard to stop eating. But, I do have three other mouths to feed in this house, so this recipe does make enough to share with the whole family.

    pasta in bowl

    Because you use the same skillet to cook the steak and to cook the sauce, the creamy pesto soaks up the extra juicy steak flavor.

    pasta in bowl close up

    Add a handful of fresh Roma tomatoes, and it's a colorful, bright, fresh dinner that can be on the table in 30 minutes! Perfect for busy weeknights when we're shuttling between work and school, sports and friends' houses.

    Easy and Delicious Steak and Pesto Tortellini recipe on UrbanBlissLife.com

    Easy Vegetarian Option

    tortellini in bowl

    For my vegetarian friends out there, this dish is SO easy to make: simply leave out the steak.

    Voila! A fresh, delicious, satisfying vegetarian meal.

    vegetarian pesto tortellini

    Easy and Delicious Steak Pesto Tortellini recipe on UrbanBlissLife.com

    Creamy Pesto Steak Tortellini

    5 from 2 votes
    Recipe by Marlynn Schotland
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 863kcal
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    Ingredients

    • 1 16- oz package of Buitoni Three Cheese Tortellini
    • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
    • 8 oz. rib eye steak
    • Steak seasoning packet your favorite, or try a blend of salt and pepper + cayenne, cumin, garlic, rosemary
    • 1 8- oz package of Buitoni Pesto Sauce
    • ¼ cup heavy cream can also use regular milk or Almond Milk
    • 1 cup sliced roma tomatoes

    Instructions

    • Bring a large stockpot of water to a boil and cook Buitoni pasta according to package directions.
    • Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
    • Season steak with your favorite steak seasoning, and then cook steak to your preferred level of doneness. I like my steak medium-rare, and an 8-ounce rib eye that's about 1.5" thick usually cooks in about 5-6 minutes on each side.
    • Lower the heat to medium, then remove steak from the skillet and let cool at room temperature on a plate.
    • To the same skillet, add pesto sauce and stir to help loosen the steak bits from the bottom of the pan. After about a minute, slowly add the heavy cream or milk. Stir to blend and heat for another minute.
    • Add sliced tomatoes, stir and cook the sauce for approximately 2-3 more minutes, until tomatoes have slightly softened.
    • Add the cooked pasta plus ¼ cup of starchy hot pasta water into the skillet and stir tortellini so that it is well coated with the creamy pesto sauce.
    • Slice the steak into bite-size pieces and stir into the pasta and sauce.
    • Serve immediately.
    Tried this recipe?Please leave a star rating and comment! Then snap a pic of your dish and share it on social media. Tag @UrbanBlissLife and #UrbanBlissLife!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 863kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 54g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 102mg | Sodium: 1156mg | Potassium: 306mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 2006IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 293mg | Iron: 5mg

    Nutrition information is a general estimate. Actual nutrition details may vary depending on the exact foods & brands you use to make this recipe. It does not take into account any substitutions, toppings, or optional ingredients.

    I'm curious: what makes your weeknights especially hectic? For us, it's work, our social schedules, and our kids' schedules. What about you? 

    I was selected for this opportunity as a member of CLEVER and the content and opinions expressed here are all my own.

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      1. Jessica (Swanky Recipes) says

        January 21, 2017 at 4:04 pm

        I've always made tortellini with chicken and never thought of doing steak! I just love how simple yet elegant this recipe is. This is something our family would truly love. Pinning to make this later this week, yum!

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      2. Mark, CompassandFork says

        January 21, 2017 at 10:52 am

        I love the colors in this dish!. Look at all of those tomatoes, pesto, steak and tortellini. Just a riot of color. I love how quick this is to cook for busy people, a great week night meal.

        Reply
      3. Byron Thomas says

        January 21, 2017 at 7:02 am

        I'm also such a huge fan of pesto, and truth be told, I can pair it with almost any pasta and be very happy with it. I guess if I were preparing this dish for both vegetarians and non-vegetarians, I could leave the steak on the side and not toss it with the pasta, pesto, and tomatoes at all. I'm certainly going to seek out Buitoni pasta and sauces the next time I go grocery shopping.

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      4. Hanady | Recipe Nomad says

        January 21, 2017 at 2:09 am

        Oh this looks so perfect for a quick weeknight dinner! Love the flavors you've developed and the addition of the steak for protein!

        Reply
      5. Stephanie@ApplesforCJ says

        January 20, 2017 at 6:40 pm

        I'm all about pesto! It's good on so many things. Loving the look of this vegetarian version with the Roma tomatoes! Yumm..

        Reply
      6. Amy Katz from Veggies Save The Day says

        January 20, 2017 at 3:23 pm

        I love pesto! I remember when Buitoni came out with their pesto sauce (yes, I'm old), and my mom would buy it all the time. It's still a classic!

        Reply
      7. Cathy M says

        January 13, 2017 at 8:51 am

        Mmm, this looks tasty! Definitely saving to Pinterest to try it myself!

        Reply
      8. Rachel Lloyd says

        January 12, 2017 at 12:18 pm

        I couldn't agree more about the fresh pasta. A friend of mine purchased a pasta maker and its so easy- I'm thinking of investing! This dish is light and fresh too perfect for keeping those healthy resolutions! Thanks for sharing. I can't wait to try.

        Reply
      9. Lindsay says

        January 11, 2017 at 5:11 pm

        I love fresh pasta so much, it's kind of a danger to my health. If you are up in the Portland area try Grassa. They have amazing pastas. Thanks for this great recipe!

        Reply
      10. Bobbi | Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen says

        January 11, 2017 at 11:44 am

        That looks soooo good. It is 8 in the morning here, but I still want that right now!

        Reply
      11. Pech says

        January 11, 2017 at 1:14 am

        Ooo I like this, pesto with meat juices make a sauce - sounds like a perfect sauce for the steak AND the pasta!

        Reply
      12. Rachel says

        January 10, 2017 at 9:58 pm

        This looks SO good! I love pesto but usually eat it with chicken. I need to try with steak!

        Reply
      13. Leah says

        January 10, 2017 at 9:54 pm

        This looks like such a delicious meal! I love the idea of steak in there, so delicious!

        Reply
      14. Erin (Platings and Pairings) says

        January 10, 2017 at 4:33 pm

        This sounds amazing - I love how decadent it is with the steak! I love Buitoni products too - Especially that asparagus ravioli. I may or may not have eaten an entire package by myself!

        Reply
      15. Rachel says

        January 10, 2017 at 4:32 pm

        This recipe looks amazing! I love pesto.

        Reply
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