Description
Savory Steak Bites & Pasta is a mouthwatering dish that fuses tender steak pieces with shell pasta in a rich garlic butter Alfredo sauce. Perfect for cozy dinners or special occasions, this recipe brings together a delightful balance of flavors and textures that will impress your family and friends. With just 30 minutes from prep to plate, it’s an ideal choice for busy weeknights or a romantic date night at home. Enjoy the creamy sauce enveloping succulent steak bites and al dente pasta for an unforgettable meal that’s both comforting and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz ribeye, sirloin, or filet mignon (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 8 oz shell pasta
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and black pepper (to taste)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Boil the shell pasta in salted water until al dente, reserving 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- Season steak pieces with salt and pepper, then sear in olive oil over medium-high heat until browned. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, melt butter, sauté garlic until fragrant, add cream, and stir in Parmesan until melted. Season to taste.
- Combine cooked pasta with the sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed for desired consistency.
- Serve topped with steak bites and garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Searing/Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 720
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg