Description
This One-Pan Steak Bites & Cheesy Garlic Butter Noodles recipe is the weeknight comfort food dream—juicy, seared steak bites combined with creamy, garlicky, cheese-loaded noodles, all made in one pan. It’s quick, indulgent, and perfect for those craving an easy dinner with bold flavors. Whether you’re searching for new *dinner ideas*, *easy recipes*, or *quick comfort food*, this dish delivers. It’s hearty, rich, and comes together in under 30 minutes—ideal for busy nights, cozy meals, or next-day lunches. From *easy dinner recipes* to *family-friendly comfort food*, this one ticks all the boxes.
Ingredients
1 pound sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
8 ounces rotini pasta
3 tablespoons butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper, to taste
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Chopped parsley, for garnish
1/4 cup reserved pasta water (optional)
Instructions
1. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add rotini and cook until just shy of al dente. Reserve ¼ cup pasta water, drain, and set aside.
2. Pat steak dry. Toss with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and Worcestershire. Let rest 5–10 minutes.
3. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tbsp butter. Sear steak in batches 2–3 minutes per side. Remove and cover loosely.
4. In the same pan, lower heat to medium. Add 3 tbsp butter and minced garlic. Cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
5. Add heavy cream. Stir to deglaze the pan, scraping up browned bits.
6. Stir in mozzarella and parmesan. Let melt into a creamy sauce. Add pasta water if needed to thin.
7. Toss in cooked pasta. Stir to coat and simmer 2–3 minutes.
8. Plate noodles, top with steak bites, and garnish with parsley and black pepper. Serve immediately.
Notes
Let steak sit at room temp before searing for even cooking.
Use freshly grated cheese to ensure a smooth, creamy sauce.
Add a splash of pasta water to help emulsify and loosen the sauce if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One-Pan
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
Keywords: steak bites, garlic noodles, cheesy pasta, easy dinner, one pan recipe