Description
Juicy garlic butter steak bites paired with creamy parmesan shell pasta—this dish delivers big flavor with minimal effort. A steakhouse-style meal ready in under 30 minutes, rich with garlicky butter, freshly grated cheese, and satisfying texture in every bite.
Ingredients
1.5 pounds sirloin steak, cut into bite-sized cubes
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 garlic cloves, finely minced
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
8 ounces shell pasta
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/3 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup reserved pasta water
Additional grated parmesan for topping
Fresh cracked black pepper for serving
Instructions
1. Cook the shell pasta in salted water according to package directions. Reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside.
2. While pasta cooks, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil.
3. Working in batches, sear steak bites for about 1–2 minutes per side until browned. Do not overcrowd the pan.
4. Reduce heat to low. Return all steak to the pan, add butter and garlic, and stir until garlic is fragrant, about 1 minute.
5. Turn off the heat and toss steak bites in garlic butter. Add chopped parsley and season with salt and pepper.
6. In the pasta pot, stir cooked shells with parmesan, cream, and reserved pasta water. Stir until creamy and smooth.
7. Plate creamy pasta alongside garlic butter steak bites. Sprinkle with more parmesan and black pepper.
8. Serve immediately while hot.
Notes
Don’t overcook the steak—sear in hot batches for juicy bites.
Use freshly grated parmesan for the best melt and flavor.
To reheat pasta, add a splash of milk or cream to restore creaminess.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 630
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
Keywords: steak pasta, weeknight dinner, garlic butter steak, parmesan pasta