Description
Garlic Butter Steak Bites & Creamy Parmesan Shells is a savory and indulgent dish combining juicy steak bites cooked in garlic butter, paired with creamy, cheesy pasta shells in a luscious Parmesan sauce. Perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy dinner at home, this dish is ready in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
For the Steak Bites:
1 lb steak (sirloin or ribeye), cut into bite-sized pieces
4 cloves garlic, minced
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Pasta:
8 oz pasta shells
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 cloves garlic, minced (for pasta)
1 tablespoon unsalted butter (for pasta)
Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
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Cook Steak:
Season the steak with salt and pepper. Sear in olive oil over medium-high heat until browned, then set aside. -
Make Garlic Butter Sauce:
In the same skillet, melt butter, add garlic, thyme, and rosemary, and cook until fragrant. Return the steak to the pan and coat in the garlic butter sauce. -
Cook Pasta:
Boil the pasta shells according to package instructions, then drain and set aside. -
Make Parmesan Sauce:
In a separate pan, melt butter, cook garlic, then add heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Stir until smooth and creamy. -
Combine:
Toss the cooked pasta shells with the creamy Parmesan sauce. -
Serve:
Plate the creamy pasta and top with the garlic butter steak bites. Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired.
Notes
Add Veggies: Stir in spinach, mushrooms, or bell peppers for added nutrition.
Different Proteins: Swap the steak for chicken or shrimp for a different take on the dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course / Dinner
- Method: Pan-Seared, Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
