Garlic Butter Steak Bites Shell Pasta With Parmesan Cream
Savory garlic butter steak bites tossed with creamy shell pasta in a Parmesan sauce. A rich, hearty, and comforting one-pan dish perfect for family dinners or special nights.
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Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs sirloin steak cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 tbsp olive oil for steak
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 4 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 8 oz shell pasta
- 2 tbsp olive oil for pasta sauce
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ tsp salt
- ⅛ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the shell pasta until al dente. Drain, reserving ½ cup of pasta water, and set aside.
- Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the steak cubes, season with smoked paprika, salt, and pepper, and cook 4–5 minutes until browned and cooked to your liking. Transfer to a plate and cover loosely.
- In the same skillet, melt 4 tbsp butter and sauté minced garlic for 1–2 minutes until fragrant. Stir in thyme leaves.
- Reduce heat to medium, add the cooked pasta, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese. Toss until evenly coated, adding a splash of reserved pasta water if needed for creaminess.
- Return the steak bites to the skillet and gently toss with the sauce. Sprinkle with parsley, adjust seasoning, and remove from heat.
- Serve warm, letting the garlic butter aroma and creamy Parmesan sauce shine.