Description
A comforting blend of tender shell pasta, rich creamy garlic parmesan sauce, and butter-seared steak bites, perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 lbs sirloin steak, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- 12 oz shell pasta
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken or beef broth
- 1 1/2 cups grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella (optional for extra cheesiness)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil shell pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Pat the steak bites dry and season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Heat olive oil and 3 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the steak in batches for 2–3 minutes per side until golden-brown. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute in the leftover juices and butter. Return steak bites to the skillet and toss to coat in the garlic butter. Set aside and keep warm.
- In a new pan or pot, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Stir in the heavy cream and broth. Simmer for 2–3 minutes, then add Parmesan and mozzarella, stirring until melted and thickened. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Stir the cooked shell pasta into the creamy Parmesan sauce until fully coated.
- Plate the creamy shell pasta and top with garlic butter steak bites. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.
Notes
Make sure to pat the steak bites dry before seasoning to get a better sear. Experiment with different types of cheese for varied flavors.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: creamy pasta, steak bites, comfort food, garlic parmesan, quick dinner