Description
Savory Steak Bites & Pasta is a delightful combination of tender steak pieces and shell pasta enveloped in a creamy garlic butter Alfredo sauce. This dish offers a perfect balance of rich flavors and satisfying textures, making it an ideal choice for cozy dinners or special gatherings. In just 30 minutes, you can whip up this crowd-pleaser that promises to impress your family and friends with its indulgent taste and simple preparation. With everyday ingredients, this recipe ensures that you can create a gourmet meal without the fuss, making it your new favorite comfort food.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz steak (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
- Olive oil, salt, and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil salted water in a large pot. Add shell pasta and cook until al dente; reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- Season steak pieces with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear steak until browned; set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat, add garlic, and sauté until fragrant. Pour in heavy cream and gradually stir in Parmesan until melted and smooth. Season to taste.
- Toss cooked pasta in the Alfredo sauce, adding reserved pasta water to achieve desired creaminess.
- Serve creamy pasta topped with seared steak bites.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 780
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 23g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 120mg