Description
Creamy Garlic Parmesan Steak Bites with Shell Pasta is a delightful dish that marries tender steak pieces with rich, creamy pasta. This comfort food masterpiece is perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions when you crave something indulgent yet easy to prepare. The marriage of garlic and Parmesan creates a savory depth that will have everyone asking for seconds, while the bite-sized steak pieces provide satisfying heartiness. Plus, this dish can be customized with your favorite vegetables or herbs for an extra touch!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb steak, cut into bite-size pieces
- 12 oz medium pasta shells
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ 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
- ½ cup reserved pasta water
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve ¼ cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat and sear the seasoned steak bites until browned. Set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Lower heat and add heavy cream, stirring in the Parmesan cheese and spices until smooth.
- Combine cooked pasta with sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed for consistency.
- Fold in the seared steak bites and heat through before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (300g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider incorporating sautéed mushrooms or fresh spinach into the sauce. You can use other pasta shapes like penne or fusilli if preferred.