Description
Juicy garlic butter steak bites paired with creamy Parmesan Alfredo shells for a rich, comforting, and crowd-pleasing dinner that comes together quickly.
Ingredients
- 1 lb sirloin steak, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 12 oz pasta shells
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter (for sauce)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook pasta shells according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Season steak bites with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add steak bites and sear for 2–3 minutes per side until browned. Remove and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium and add butter and minced garlic to the skillet.
- Return steak bites to the skillet and toss in garlic butter for 1 minute. Remove from heat.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add heavy cream and garlic powder; simmer for 3–4 minutes.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Add cooked pasta shells to the Alfredo sauce and toss to coat.
- Serve steak bites over or alongside Alfredo shells.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for the smoothest sauce.
- Do not overcook steak bites to keep them tender.
- Add a splash of pasta water if sauce becomes too thick.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American