Description
Garlic Butter Steak Bites & Creamy Parmesan Shells is a decadent dish that brings together tender steak bites and creamy pasta in a rich garlic butter sauce. This comforting meal is perfect for cozy family dinners or impressing guests, boasting deep flavors and a velvety texture. Quick and easy to prepare, it promises to satisfy both the palate and the heart.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb sirloin steak, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 8 oz medium pasta shells
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather and prep all ingredients: chop steak and mince garlic.
- Bring a pot of salted water to boil; cook pasta shells until al dente, then drain.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt 2 tbsp butter. Sear steak bites in batches for about 3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Remove steak from skillet; add remaining butter and minced garlic, sautéing until fragrant (about 1 minute). Return steak to the pan.
- In another pot, combine heavy cream, parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper over medium heat until smooth and creamy.
- Toss cooked pasta shells with the creamy sauce and serve alongside garlic butter steak bites.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 563
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 492mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 23g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 106mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, consider marinating the steak for an hour before cooking. - Substitute steak with shrimp or chicken for variety; add sautéed mushrooms or spinach for extra nutrition.