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Steak Alfredo Date Night
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Steak Alfredo Date Night

50 minServes 2Nutri-Score D€€€
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what you need

Ingredients

2 people
  • steak (thick-cut, at room temperature)Meat500 g
  • salt (for seasoning the steak)Spices5 g
  • black pepper (freshly ground)Spices2 g
  • olive oil (for grilling)Pantry15 ml
  • butter (for finishing the steak)Dairy20 g
  • fettuccine (dried)Grains250 g
  • heavy creamDairy200 ml
  • butter (for the alfredo sauce)Dairy50 g
  • parmesan (finely grated)Dairy80 g
  • garlic (minced)Produce2 pieces
  • salt (for the pasta water)Spices5 g
  • black pepper (for the sauce)Spices1 g
  • basil (fresh leaves)Produce10 g
  • tequilaBeverages60 ml
  • lime (juiced)Produce1 piece
  • orange liqueurBeverages30 ml
  • agave syrupPantry15 ml
  • ice (cubes)Other150 g

per serving

Nutrition

1,468kcal

Carbs
98 g
Proteins
73 g
Fat
88 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Grill
  • Stockpot
  • Frying pan
  • Tongs
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Grater
  • cocktail shaker
  • Kitchen thermometer

step by step

Method

  1. Make the basil margarita

    • Add the tequila, orange liqueur, lime juice and agave syrup to a shaker with ice.
    • Shake well, then strain into a glass over ice and garnish with basil leaves.
    Step 1
  2. Prep the appetizer

    • Set out a light appetizer to nibble on while the steak and pasta come together.
    Step 2
  3. Season the steak

    • Pat the steak dry and season generously with salt and black pepper.
    • Let it sit at room temperature while the grill heats.
    Step 3
  4. Grill the steak

    • Brush the steak with olive oil and place on the hot grill.
    • Grill, turning once, until nicely charred and cooked to your liking.
    • Rest the steak with a knob of butter, then slice against the grain.
    Step 4
  5. Cook the fettuccine

    • Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the fettuccine until al dente.
    • Reserve a little pasta water, then drain.
    Step 5
  6. Make the alfredo sauce

    • Melt the butter in a pan and gently cook the garlic.
    • Pour in the cream and simmer until slightly thickened.
    • Whisk in the parmesan, season with salt and black pepper and loosen with pasta water if needed.
    Step 6
  7. Toss the pasta

    • Add the drained fettuccine to the sauce and toss until every strand is coated.
    Step 7
  8. Plate it up

    • Spoon the alfredo pasta onto plates and top with the sliced steak.
    • Finish with extra parmesan and serve with the basil margarita.
    Step 8