Description
Creamy Garlic Parmesan Steak Bites with Shell Pasta is the ultimate comfort food dish that effortlessly combines the savory richness of tender steak bites with creamy, cheesy pasta. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, this recipe is quick to prepare and will impress your family and guests alike. The indulgent garlic Parmesan sauce envelops the pasta, creating a mouthwatering meal that balances flavor and texture beautifully. With just a few simple ingredients and easy steps, you can have a delightful dinner ready in no time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb steak (cut into bite-size pieces)
- 12 oz medium pasta shells
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped for garnish)
- 1 cup reserved pasta water
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the medium pasta shells until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- Sear the steak: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season steak pieces with salt, pepper, and paprika. Sear for 4-5 minutes until browned; transfer to a plate.
- Make the sauce: In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté minced garlic for about 1 minute. Lower heat and add heavy cream and Parmesan cheese; whisk until smooth.
- Combine: Toss cooked pasta into the sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed to reach desired consistency. Stir in seared steak bites and heat through for about 2 minutes.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and extra Parmesan before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg