Description
Looking for a dinner that’s bold, creamy, and totally satisfying? These Cheesy Garlic Steak Bites over Creamy Linguine Pasta are the perfect match. Tender steak cubes seared in garlic butter, served over a bed of rich and creamy linguine—this dish brings together everything you crave in comfort food. It’s ideal for a quick dinner, easy date night meal, or when you just need a flavorful food idea to break out of your weeknight routine. With its savory garlic flavor, silky sauce, and cheesy finish, it’s one of the best easy recipes you’ll want on repeat. Great for anyone needing dinner ideas that feel restaurant-quality but require minimal effort!
Ingredients
1 lb sirloin or ribeye steak
8 oz linguine pasta
1 cup heavy cream
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp butter
1 tbsp olive oil
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp chopped parsley (optional for garnish)
Instructions
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook linguine until al dente, then drain and reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water.
2. Cut steak into 1 to 1½-inch cubes. Pat dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
3. Heat olive oil and 1 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear steak cubes for 2–3 minutes per side until browned. Remove and set aside.
4. Lower heat to medium, add remaining butter and garlic. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
5. Add a splash of reserved pasta water to deglaze the pan and lift browned bits.
6. Stir in heavy cream and warm through. Add Parmesan cheese and whisk until creamy.
7. Add cooked linguine to the pan and toss to coat. Add more pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.
8. Return steak bites to the pan or serve them on top of the pasta. Drizzle with any pan juices.
9. Garnish with parsley and extra Parmesan if desired. Serve hot.
Notes
Let steak sit at room temperature for 20–30 minutes before cooking for a more even sear.
Freshly grated Parmesan melts better than pre-shredded and gives a smoother sauce.
Save pasta water—it helps the sauce cling to the noodles perfectly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 690
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
Keywords: easy dinner, steak and pasta, quick pasta recipe, creamy linguine, garlic steak bites