Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of tender steak bites and shell pasta enveloped in a creamy garlic butter Alfredo sauce. This quick yet luxurious dish is perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, delivering comforting flavors that will impress your family and friends. With just 30 minutes from prep to plate, you’ll enjoy a satisfying meal that’s rich in taste and easy on cleanup. Elevate your dinner experience with this flavorful recipe that promises to be a crowd-pleaser every time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz steak (ribeye, sirloin, or filet mignon), cut into bite-sized pieces
- 8 oz shell pasta
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the shell pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, then reserve ½ cup of pasta water and drain.
- Season steak bites with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; sear steak bites for 2-3 minutes per side until browned. Remove and cover.
- In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium; sauté butter and garlic for about a minute. Add heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Whisk in Parmesan until melted; season with salt and pepper.
- Toss cooked pasta in the sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed for consistency.
- Serve pasta topped with steak bites and any juices from the plate.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 135mg