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Creamy Garlic Steak Bites with Shell Pasta

Juicy, seared steak bites served over tender shell pasta in a rich garlic parmesan cream sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian-Fusion
Calories: 650
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Steak
  • 1.5 lbs sirloin steak cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tsp salt to taste
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper freshly cracked
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
Pasta & Sauce
  • 12 oz shell pasta medium size
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 0.5 cup beef broth low sodium
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped

Equipment

  • Large cast iron skillet
  • Large pot
  • Tongs
  • Cheese grater

Method
 

  1. Boil pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve 0.5 cup pasta water, then drain.
  2. Pat steak cubes dry and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  3. Heat oil and 1 tbsp butter in a skillet over high heat. Sear steak 1-2 mins per side until browned. Remove and set aside.
  4. Reduce heat to medium. Add remaining butter and garlic to the pan. Sauté 30 seconds.
  5. Deglaze pan with beef broth, scraping up browned bits. Simmer for 1 minute.
  6. Stir in heavy cream and simmer 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.
  7. Stir in parmesan cheese until smooth. Add pasta and toss to coat.
  8. Return steak and juices to the pan. Stir gently to warm. Garnish with parsley and serve.

Notes

Make sure to sear the steak in batches if your pan is small to ensure it browns rather than steams. For a lighter sauce, you can use half-and-half but it will be less creamy.