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Vodka steak pasta with creamy tomato sauce, zucchini noodles, seared steak, Parmesan, and parsley

Vodka Steak Pasta with Creamy Sauce and Zucchini Noodles

Vodka Steak Pasta is a creamy, hearty pasta-style dish featuring tender seared sirloin and a smooth vodka sauce with a fresh zucchini noodle option. It is an easy, satisfying meal for weeknights when you want rich flavor without a complicated recipe.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 511
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 pound sirloin steak
  • 35-40 oz / 1135 g vodka sauce
  • 2-3 large zucchini (or regular pasta, if preferred)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat the butter in a large heavy-duty skillet over medium-low heat until it is lightly browned, taking care not to burn it.
  2. Cut the steak into bite-sized pieces.
Cooking
  1. Increase the heat and add the steak pieces to the skillet with the browned butter. Leave the pieces undisturbed for about 1 minute to sear one side.
  2. Turn the steak pieces over and cook for another 1-2 minutes until both sides are well seared. The total searing time should be about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Remove the skillet from the heat, transfer the steak to a bowl, and wipe out excess grease from the skillet with a paper towel.
  4. Add the sauce to the skillet, return the steak, and simmer together for 5-10 minutes while preparing the zucchini noodles or pasta.
Assembly
  1. Spiralize or cut the zucchini into noodles, or cook pasta if using that option.
  2. Serve the sauce and steak over the zucchini noodles or pasta, then finish with Parmesan and parsley.

Notes

The nutrition information was calculated using a generic vodka sauce rather than the specific sauce brand, so values may vary. Zucchini noodles can release extra moisture when combined with sauce, but serving the dish right away helps maintain texture. Leftovers may have more moisture; stirring before serving or storing the noodles and sauce separately can help manage this.