Cheesy Steak Bite Tortellini with Monterey Jack & Gouda Herb Cream Sauce

Name: Cheesy Steak Bite Tortellini with Monterey Jack & Gouda Herb Cream Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: European, American, Italian, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 12 oz cheese tortellini (fresh or frozen); 1 lb sirloin or ribeye steak, cut into bite-size cubes; Salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 2 tbsp olive oil; 2 tbsp unsalted butter; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 cup heavy cream; ½ cup beef broth; 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese; ¾ cup shredded Gouda cheese; 1 tsp Italian seasoning; 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped; 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves (or ½ tsp dried); ¼ cup grated Parmesan (optional, for garnish)

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Prep:15minCook:20min

Juicy steak bites and tender cheese-filled tortellini come together in a luxuriously creamy sauce made with Monterey Jack, Gouda, and fresh herbs. This skillet meal is hearty, cheesy, and perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner.

Updated at: Mon, 10 Nov 2025 21:02:15 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories997.8 kcal (50%)

Total Fat69.7 g (100%)

Carbs44.3 g (17%)

Sugars3.1 g (3%)

Protein49.2 g (98%)

Sodium1082.2 mg (54%)

Fiber1.8 g (6%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

4 servings

12 ozcheese tortellini

fresh or frozen

1 lbsirloin steak

or ribeye, cut into bite-size cubes

salt

black pepper

freshly ground, to taste

2 Tbspolive oil

2 Tbspunsalted butter

1 cupshredded monterey jack cheese

¾ cupshredded Gouda cheese

1 tspitalian seasoning

2 Tbspfresh parsley

chopped

1 Tbspfresh thyme leaves

or 1/2 tsp dried

¼ cupParmesan

grated, optional, for garnish

Instructions

Step 1

Directions: 1. Cook Tortellini: Boil tortellini in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside. 2. Sear Steak: Season steak bites with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet, sear steak until golden and cooked to your liking. Remove and set aside. 3. Build Sauce: In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant. Add heavy cream, beef broth, Italian seasoning, parsley, and thyme. Simmer for 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened. 4. Add Cheeses: Stir in Monterey Jack and Gouda until smooth and creamy. 5. Combine: Toss in cooked tortellini and steak bites, coating well in the sauce. 6. Serve: Garnish with Parmesan and extra herbs before serving. ⏱ Prep Time: 15 minutes 🔥 Cook Time: 20 minutes ⏲️ Total Time: 35 minutes 🍽 Yield: 4 servings ✨ A cheesy, herby, and indulgent pasta skillet that balances the richness of Gouda and Monterey Jack with savory steak and hearty tortellini.