Description
Craving something hearty yet luxurious for dinner? This Steak Bites and Cheesy Rotini in Garlic Parmesan Sauce is the comfort food mashup you didn’t know you needed. With juicy, seared steak bites served alongside rotini pasta coated in a rich, velvety garlic parmesan sauce, it’s a full-flavor, easy dinner idea that comes together fast. Perfect for quick weeknight meals or indulgent dinner ideas when you’re entertaining, this is one of those easy recipes you’ll want to revisit over and over. Ideal for fans of bold food ideas, creamy sauces, and protein-packed meals that hit the spot!
Ingredients
1 lb sirloin or ribeye steak, cut into bite-sized cubes
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp smoked paprika
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 tbsp unsalted butter
1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Fresh chopped parsley, for garnish
10 oz rotini pasta
2 tbsp unsalted butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream (room temperature)
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and black pepper, to taste
¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Fresh chopped parsley or basil, for garnish
Instructions
1. Pat steak dry and toss with olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Set aside to marinate.
2. Bring salted water to a boil and cook rotini pasta until al dente. Drain, reserving ½ cup pasta water.
3. Heat skillet over medium-high. Sear steak bites in batches for 2–3 minutes per side. Add butter and red pepper flakes. Cook 1 more minute and set aside.
4. In a saucepan, melt butter and sauté garlic for 1 minute. Add heavy cream and simmer. Stir in Parmesan until smooth. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
5. Add pasta to sauce and stir to coat. Loosen with reserved pasta water as needed. Simmer 1 minute to absorb flavor.
6. Plate pasta and top with steak bites. Garnish with herbs and serve immediately.
Notes
Let steak sit at room temperature before cooking for better browning.
Don’t skip reserving pasta water—it’s essential for silky sauce.
Use freshly grated Parmesan for the best melt and flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 710
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
Keywords: easy dinner, creamy pasta, garlic parmesan, steak bites, comfort food, weeknight dinner, pasta recipe, food ideas