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Garlic Butter Steak Bites with Creamy Parmesan Pasta

Tender, juicy garlic butter steak bites served over a bed of luxuriously creamy and rich Parmesan pasta. The ultimate 30-minute indulgent dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian-American
Calories: 820
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Garlic Butter Steak Bites
  • 1.5 lbs sirloin steak cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter divided
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
Creamy Parmesan Pasta
  • 12 oz dried pasta Fettuccine or Rigatoni
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1.5 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 cup reserved pasta water as needed

Equipment

  • Large skillet (Cast Iron recommended)
  • Large Pot (for pasta)
  • Cutting board
  • Cheese grater

Method
 

  1. Boil a large pot of salted water. Cook pasta to al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain pasta.
  2. Pat steak cubes dry and season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp pepper.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches, sear steak cubes for 1-2 minutes per side. Remove to a plate.
  4. Lower heat to medium. Add 2 tbsp butter to the skillet. Add 4 cloves of minced garlic and cook for 30-60 seconds.
  5. Turn off heat. Add steak (and juices) back to the pan. Add remaining 2 tbsp butter and parsley. Toss to coat. Remove steak and all sauce to a bowl.
  6. In the same skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tbsp butter. Add 3 cloves of minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  7. Pour in heavy cream, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes to thicken.
  8. Turn heat to low. Add the drained pasta and the 1 cup of grated Parmesan. Toss constantly, adding splashes of reserved pasta water until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
  9. Serve the pasta immediately, topped with the garlic butter steak bites and extra sauce from the bowl.

Notes

Patting the steak dry is crucial for a good sear. Do not crowd the pan! Grate your own Parmesan cheese for a smooth, non-grainy sauce. Use the reserved pasta water to make the sauce perfectly creamy.