Sizzling Garlic Butter Steak Bites & Creamy Pepper Jack Pasta
Ingredients
- 1 ½ lbsirloin or ribeye steak
cut into small cubes
- to tastesalt
- to tastepepper
- to tastesmoked paprika
- 4 tbspbutter
for steak
- 4 clovesgarlic
minced
- 12 ozpenne or shell pasta
- 2 tbspbutter
for pasta
- 2 tbspall-purpose flour
- 1 ¾ cmilk
- 1 cshredded pepper jack cheese
- ½ ccream cheese
- crushed red pepper flakes
optional, for garnish
Directions
- 1
Season the steak cubes generously with salt, pepper, and a sprinkling of smoked paprika.
- 2
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente. Drain well and set aside.
- 3
Heat 4 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the steak cubes in a single layer (cook in batches if needed) and sear for 2–3 minutes per side until nicely browned. Add the minced garlic in the last minute of cooking, stirring to coat each piece. Remove steak to a plate and tent loosely with foil to keep warm.
- 4
In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add 2 tablespoons butter. Whisk in the flour and cook for about 1 minute. Slowly whisk in the milk, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens (about 2–3 minutes).
- 5
Lower the heat and stir in the Pepper Jack cheese and cream cheese until melted and smooth. Taste and season with salt, pepper, and a pinch of red pepper flakes if desired.
- 6
Add the drained pasta to the skillet and toss until every piece is coated with the cheesy sauce.
- 7
Divide the creamy pasta between bowls, pile the sizzling garlic butter steak bites on top, and finish with a sprinkle of extra cheese or herbs if you like.
Sizzling Garlic Butter Steak Bites & Creamy Pepper Jack Pasta
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About this Recipe
Craving a comforting, yet elegant meal that comes together without a fuss? This Sizzling Garlic Butter Steak Bites & Creamy Pepper Jack Pasta recipe is your answer, bringing restaurant-quality flavors right to your kitchen with ease.
What makes this recipe truly special is the perfect harmony between the juicy, tender steak bites and the lusciously creamy pasta. The steak is bathed in a rich garlic butter, creating a savory bite that beautifully contrasts with the subtle heat and cheesy goodness of the Pepper Jack sauce. This combination ensures every forkful is packed with satisfying flavor and texture.
Prepare yourself for a delightful experience where succulent sirloin or ribeye steak, seared to perfection, mingles with a decadent pasta coated in a velvety sauce. The creamy Pepper Jack pasta offers a delightful tang and a mild, peppery kick, which you can enhance with crushed red pepper flakes if you desire. This hearty dish makes for a substantial main course that feels both indulgent and wonderfully homemade.
While this recipe uses sirloin or ribeye for the steak bites, feel free to choose your preferred cut from these options. For the pasta, penne or shell pasta work beautifully, but other short pasta shapes would also be a good fit. To adjust the heat, simply omit the crushed red pepper flakes for a milder dish, or add extra for more zing.
This Sizzling Garlic Butter Steak Bites & Creamy Pepper Jack Pasta is ideal for a satisfying weeknight dinner or a cozy weekend meal. Serve it simply on its own, letting the rich flavors speak for themselves.