Creamy Spiced Steak Pasta: High-Protein Meal Prep Made Easy
Discover the ultimate high-protein meal prep with this Creamy Spiced Steak Pasta recipe! It’s perfect for busy days, packed with flavour, budget-friendly ingredients, and easy-to-make steps. Enjoy tender steak, savoury spices, and a rich, creamy sauce in every bite. Store it for quick, delicious meals throughout the week
Ingredients
Steak -
- 1 Tbsp (20ml) - Olive or Avocado Oil
- 900g (1.9lb) - Topside or Skirt Steak, Thinly Sliced (You can also use - Sirloin, Fillet, Flank, Ribeye)
- Salt & Pepper
Creamy Pasta -
- 1 Tbsp (14g) - Unsalted Butter
- 6 - Garlic Cloves, Grated
- ¼ Cup (60ml) - Beef, Chicken or Vegetable Stock
- 350ml - Cream or Unsweetened Evaporated Milk
- 2 tsp (8g) - Smoked Paprika
- ½ tsp (0.2g) - Chilli Powder or Flakes
- 200g (7.05oz) - Baby Spinach
- 500g (1.1lb) - Penne or Rigatoni
- Salt & Pepper
Garnish -
- Flat Leaf Parsley, Chopped
- Parmigiano Reggiano, Grated
- Cracked Black Pepper
Instructions
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta 1 minute less than the packet instructions. Drain and reserve roughly ½ cup of pasta water.
- Slice the steak into thin strips and place it in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper to your liking.
- Place a large, high-rimmed pan over high heat. Add olive or avocado oil and sear the steak in batches for 2 minutes on each side or until golden. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, back over medium-high heat, add unsalted butter and allow it to melt. Add the grated garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Deglaze with stock and cook for 1 minute. Add unsweetened evaporated milk or cream, smoked paprika, chilli powder or flakes, salt, and pepper. Mix to combine, bring to a simmer, reduce the heat to low, and cook for 5-6 minutes or until reduced.
- Add the baby spinach and cooked pasta and cook for 1 minute, or until the baby spinach has wilted and the pasta is coated in the sauce. Add the cooked steak and resting juices. Mix to combine and remove from heat.
- Serve in 6-7 meal prep containers. Garnish with flat-leaf parsley and parmigiana reggiano.
Nutrition Guide
The above nutrition guide is based on daily averages and is calculated for a single portion.
Recipe Notes
Creamy Steak Pasta Meal Prep Storage Instructions
Allow the creamy spiced steak pasta to cool completely before storing. Divide into airtight containers and refrigerate for 3-4 days or freeze for up to 3-4 months.
Creamy Steak Pasta Meal Prep Reheating Instructions
Reheat gently in the microwave or stove, adding a splash of cream or stock to restore the creamy texture.
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