Creamy Garlic Parmesan Steak Bites with Shell Pasta
Creamy Garlic Parmesan Steak Bites with Shell Pasta is a mouthwatering dish that combines tender steak pieces with a rich, creamy garlic Parmesan sauce and perfectly cooked pasta shells. Ready in just 25 minutes, this easy-to-make meal offers an explosion of flavors that will impress your family and friends.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb steak, cut into bite-size pieces
- 12 oz medium pasta shells
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- ¾ cup reserved pasta water
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Boil salted water in a large pot, cook pasta shells until al dente, and reserve ¾ cup of pasta water before draining.
- Sear the steak: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season steak with salt, pepper, and paprika; sear until browned (3-5 minutes). Set aside.
- Make the sauce: In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant. Pour in cream and stir in cheeses and seasonings until smooth.
- Combine: Toss cooked pasta in the sauce; add reserved pasta water if needed. Return steak to skillet and mix gently.
- Serve hot: Garnish with parsley and extra cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 39g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg