Description
Craving something hearty, indulgent, and easy to make? These Garlic Butter Steak Bites & Creamy Parmesan Shells are the ultimate answer to your dinner dilemma. Juicy steak cubes pan-seared to perfection and drenched in garlicky butter sit next to luscious pasta shells cloaked in a velvety Parmesan cream sauce. It’s the perfect combination of tender meat and cheesy pasta comfort. Whether you’re after quick dinner ideas, weeknight food ideas, or a rich but easy recipe that doubles as an impressive meal, this one delivers every single time.
Ingredients
1.5 lbs sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
4 cloves garlic, finely minced
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
8 oz shell pasta
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream
0.5 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper, to taste
Pinch of nutmeg or red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
1. Cut the steak into cubes, mince garlic, chop parsley, and grate the Parmesan. Boil salted water in a large pot for the pasta.
2. Cook pasta until al dente, then drain and reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water.
3. Heat a skillet with olive oil over medium-high. Sear steak cubes for 1–2 minutes on each side. Do not overcrowd.
4. Reduce heat, add butter and garlic, and toss the steak bites for 1–2 minutes to coat. Garnish with parsley.
5. In a separate pan, melt butter and sauté garlic. Add cream and simmer, then stir in Parmesan until melted and smooth.
6. Season sauce to taste. Stir in cooked pasta, adding pasta water if needed for consistency.
7. Serve pasta on a plate, top with steak bites, and garnish with extra Parmesan and parsley.
Notes
Let the steak come to room temperature before cooking for the best sear.
Use freshly grated Parmesan—it melts better and tastes richer than pre-grated.
For a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes to either the steak or the pasta sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
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