Garlic Butter Steak Bites with Creamy Parmesan Shells
Ingredients
- 1 lbsirloin steak
cut into bite-sized pieces
- 3 tbspbutter
for cooking the steak
- 3 clovesgarlic
minced
- 1 tspfresh thyme
optional, but adds a nice touch
- ½ tspsalt
- ½ tspblack pepper
- 8 ozshell pasta
- 1 tbspbutter
for the creamy pasta
- 1 cheavy cream
- 1 cgrated parmesan cheese
- ½ tspgarlic powder
- salt and pepper to taste
- fresh parsley for garnish
because a little green makes everything better
Directions
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Preparation
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Step 1: Start by preparing the steak. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add 3 tablespoons of butter. Once the butter is melted and sizzling, toss in the steak pieces. Season with salt, pepper, and thyme (if using). Cook the steak bites for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they’re golden brown and cooked to your desired level of doneness. Remove the steak from the skillet and set it aside.
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Step 2: In the same skillet, toss in the garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until it becomes fragrant. Be careful not to burn it! This step infuses the butter with the rich, savory flavors of garlic, making it the perfect base for the creamy pasta.
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Step 3: Now, let’s cook the pasta! In a separate pot, cook the shell pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside, reserving a bit of the pasta water just in case you need it later.
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Step 4: In a clean skillet, add 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat. Once melted, pour in the heavy cream and bring it to a simmer. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and garlic powder. Continue stirring until the cheese melts into a smooth, creamy sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Step 5: Add the cooked pasta to the creamy sauce, tossing to coat the shells in the rich Parmesan goodness. Add a bit of reserved pasta water if the sauce needs loosening up. Finally, fold the garlic butter steak bites back into the pasta, letting everything meld together for a minute or two. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot!
Garlic Butter Steak Bites with Creamy Parmesan Shells
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About this Recipe
Craving a deeply satisfying, restaurant-quality meal without spending hours in the kitchen? These Garlic Butter Steak Bites with Creamy Parmesan Shells deliver an indulgent experience that's both elegant and incredibly simple to prepare.
This recipe works wonders because it perfectly balances rich, savory flavors with quick cooking techniques. Juicy, tender sirloin steak bites are seared to perfection in aromatic garlic butter, then paired with pasta shells bathed in a luxurious, velvety Parmesan cream sauce. It's comfort food elevated, designed for maximum flavor impact with minimal effort.
What you can expect is a symphony of textures and tastes. Each bite offers the tender chew of perfectly cooked steak, bursting with garlic-infused butter, juxtaposed with the comforting embrace of al dente shells coated in a rich, cheesy sauce. The creamy Parmesan shells are a sublime counterpoint to the robust steak, creating a harmonious and utterly satisfying meal. This dish is pure indulgence, promising a delightful culinary escape with every forkful.
While fresh thyme adds an aromatic layer to the steak, it is an optional ingredient that you can easily omit if you prefer a simpler flavor profile or don't have it on hand. Similarly, the fresh parsley for garnish is recommended for a pop of color and freshness, but your dish will still be delicious without it.
This dish is perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner or for impressing guests on a special occasion. Serve it as a complete meal, letting the rich flavors speak for themselves.