Garlic Butter Steak Bites with Creamy Pasta Shells
A rich, decadent weeknight dinner featuring tender garlic butter steak bites, creamy Parmesan pasta shells, and bold flavors that melt in your mouth. This cozy skillet recipe is perfect for steak lovers, pasta lovers, and anyone craving an easy but indulgent meal.
Ingredients:
12 oz pasta shells
1 lb steak (sirloin or ribeye), cut into bite-sized cubes
2 tbsp olive oil
4 tbsp butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream
½ cup whole milk
¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Salt, black pepper, garlic powder, smoked paprika (to taste)
Optional: chopped parsley, crushed red pepper flakes, extra Parmesan
Directions:
Bring salted water to a boil and cook the pasta shells until al dente. Drain, reserving ½ cup of the pasta water.
Season steak cubes with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the steak for 3–5 minutes until browned and cooked to your preferred doneness. Remove and set aside.
In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté the minced garlic for 30 seconds. Add heavy cream and whole milk, gently stirring. Simmer for 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened.
Stir in Parmesan until the sauce becomes smooth, creamy, and velvety. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Return the steak bites and pasta shells to the pan. Toss well to coat everything in the garlic butter Parmesan sauce. Add a splash of reserved pasta water if you want a looser sauce.
Top with fresh parsley, red pepper flakes, and extra Parmesan. Enjoy every luscious, garlicky, steak-filled bite!
Time
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 20 minutes
Total: 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Benefits of This Dish:
High-Protein & Satisfying
Steak and cheese create a filling, protein-packed meal that keeps you energized.
One-Pan Convenience
A super easy skillet dinner minimal cleanup, maximum flavor.
Rich & Comforting
Creamy garlic butter sauce delivers that restaurant-style indulgence at home.
Kid-Friendly & Family-Approved
Mild flavors, cheesy sauce, and bite-sized steak make it a family favorite.
Indulge in this creamy Garlic Butter Steak Bites with Pasta Shells recipe tender seared steak, rich garlic butter sauce, and cheesy pasta come together in one easy skillet. A comforting, high-protein weeknight dinner the whole family will love!
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