Description
Steak Bites and Shell Pasta in Garlic Butter Alfredo Sauce is a rich, restaurant-quality dish featuring tender seared steak bites tossed with shell pasta in a luscious, garlicky Alfredo sauce — a perfect blend of comfort and indulgence.
Ingredients
- 12 ounces medium shell pasta
- 1 pound sirloin or ribeye steak, cut into bite-sized cubes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter (divided)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the shell pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving ½ cup of pasta water.
- Pat the steak bites dry with paper towels and season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the steak bites in a single layer and sear for 1–2 minutes per side, until browned and cooked to your preferred doneness. Remove steak from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add remaining 1 tablespoon butter and minced garlic. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Lower the heat to medium and pour in the heavy cream. Simmer for 2–3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Whisk in Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes (if using). Stir until sauce is smooth and creamy.
- Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and toss to coat. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of reserved pasta water to loosen it.
- Return the steak bites to the pan and toss everything together until well combined and heated through.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately with extra Parmesan cheese on top.
Notes
- For extra richness, finish with a squeeze of lemon juice or a drizzle of truffle oil.
- Use ribeye or sirloin steak for the most tender results.
- This dish pairs beautifully with garlic bread and a crisp Caesar salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Seared and Simmered
- Cuisine: American / Italian Fusion