Description
Savory Steak Bites & Pasta is a luxurious yet easy-to-make dish that perfectly combines tender steak bites and creamy Alfredo sauce with shell pasta. This indulgent meal is ideal for cozy family dinners or elegant gatherings, showcasing a delightful balance of flavors and textures. With just 30 minutes of preparation, you’ll impress your guests and satisfy your cravings without breaking a sweat. The rich garlic butter sauce enveloping the pasta enhances the succulent steak, making every bite irresistible. Whether you’re cooking for a special occasion or looking for a quick weeknight dinner, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your culinary repertoire.
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
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Boil salted water in a pot and cook the shell pasta until al dente; reserve some pasta water before draining.
- Season steak pieces with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear steak bites until browned on all sides; set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat, add garlic and sauté until fragrant. Stir in heavy cream and gradually incorporate Parmesan cheese until melted; season to taste.
- Combine drained pasta with the Alfredo sauce, adjusting consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
- Serve plated with seared steak bites on top and garnish with parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing, Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 400g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg