Steak And Tortellini Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 lb flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 12 oz fresh cheese tortellini (store-bought or homemade)
• Salted water, enough to boil tortellini
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 small shallot, finely chopped
• 1 cup heavy cream
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• ½ cup baby spinach, roughly chopped (optional)
• Fresh basil leaves, chopped
• Crushed red pepper flakes
• Extra grated Parmesan cheese
• Lemon zest for brightness