Description
This Garlic Butter Steak Bites & Creamy Parmesan Shells recipe combines juicy, flavorful steak bites coated in savory garlic butter with rich, creamy Parmesan pasta shells. It’s an indulgent, comforting dish that’s quick enough for a weeknight dinner yet elegant enough for special occasions. Enjoy the explosion of flavors with tender steak and velvety, cheesy pasta.
Ingredients
For the Garlic Butter Steak Bites:
- 1 lb steak, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
For the Creamy Parmesan Shells:
- 8 oz pasta shells (or any pasta of your choice)
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
For the Garlic Butter Steak Bites:
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the steak with salt and pepper.
- Add steak pieces to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until browned and cooked to your liking. Remove steak from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, cook minced garlic for 1-2 minutes, then add butter and stir until melted. Return steak to the skillet and toss in the garlic butter for 1 more minute. Set aside.
For the Creamy Parmesan Shells:
- Cook pasta shells according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a separate pan, melt butter over medium heat. Add heavy cream and simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese and garlic powder, stirring until cheese melts and sauce is smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add cooked pasta shells to the sauce and toss to coat.
Assemble the Dish:
- Plate the creamy Parmesan shells and top with garlic butter steak bites. Garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, use sautéed mushrooms or roasted vegetables instead of steak.
- For a spicier dish, add red pepper flakes to the garlic butter.
- You can use any type of pasta, including fettuccine or penne.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
