Description
Indulge in the luxurious yet simple Garlic Butter Steak Bites & Creamy Parmesan Shells. This delightful dish features tender steak bites sautéed in rich garlic butter, perfectly paired with creamy shell pasta enveloped in a luscious Parmesan sauce. Whether you’re having a busy weeknight dinner or hosting a special gathering, this recipe strikes the perfect balance between ease and gourmet flair. With its delectable flavors and comforting textures, you’ll find it hard to resist going back for seconds. Enjoy this crowd-pleaser that promises satisfaction in every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb sirloin steak, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 3 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 oz shell pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season steak bites with salt and black pepper, then add to the skillet and cook for 3-5 minutes until browned. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, melt remaining butter, add minced garlic and optional thyme, cooking until fragrant (about 1 minute). Return steak bites to skillet and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Cook shell pasta according to package instructions; drain. In a separate pan, melt butter over medium heat, then stir in heavy cream, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until heated through. Stir in grated Parmesan until smooth.
- Toss cooked shell pasta in the creamy sauce and serve topped with steak bites and fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 24g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg