Creamy Garlic Parmesan Steak Bites with Shell Pasta
Creamy Garlic Parmesan Steak Bites with Shell Pasta is a comforting and satisfying dish that combines tender steak bites with creamy pasta in a rich, flavorful sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, this recipe is quick to prepare and sure to impress everyone at the dinner table. The creamy garlic Parmesan sauce envelops the steak and pasta, creating a delightful meal that feels indulgent yet is easy to whip up.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb steak, cut into bite-size pieces
- 12 oz medium pasta shells
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta shells in a large pot of salted water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high. Season steak with salt, pepper, and paprika, then sear for about 4-5 minutes until browned. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat, add minced garlic, and sauté until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream, whisk in grated Parmesan cheese along with salt and pepper. Stir until smooth.
- Add cooked pasta to the skillet; toss to coat in the sauce. If thick, adjust with reserved pasta water.
- Return steak to the skillet; mix everything well and heat through for another 2-3 minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 37g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg