Description
Creamy Parmesan Shell Pasta With Garlic Butter Steak Cubes is the ultimate comfort dish that perfectly balances rich flavors and hearty ingredients. This delightful recipe features succulent steak cubes seared to perfection, tossed in a luscious garlic butter sauce, and enveloped in creamy Parmesan shells. Ideal for any occasion—from weeknight dinners to festive gatherings—this one-pan wonder is not only quick to prepare but also promises minimal cleanup. With every forkful, you’ll indulge in a symphony of flavors that will impress your family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb sirloin or flank steak, cut into bite-sized cubes
- 8 oz pasta shells
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tsp fresh thyme
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta shells in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Season the steak cubes with salt and pepper. In a skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil and sear the steak until browned; remove from pan.
- In the same skillet, reduce heat and melt butter. Sauté garlic and thyme until fragrant.
- Return the steak to the skillet, then add chicken broth and cream; simmer for a few minutes.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and combine with drained pasta shells.
- Toss everything together gently; serve garnished with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg