Description
A delicious and creamy dish featuring tender steak bites served over shell pasta in a rich garlic butter Alfredo sauce. This recipe combines perfectly seared steak with al dente pasta coated in a luscious, homemade Parmesan cream sauce, garnished with fresh parsley for a flavorful and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Steak and Pasta
- 12 oz steak (ribeye, sirloin, or filet mignon), cut into bite-sized pieces
- 8 oz shell pasta
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Sauce
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
- Reserved pasta water (as needed)
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook shell pasta until al dente following package instructions. Reserve ½ cup of pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta and set aside.
- Prepare Steak Bites: Pat the steak pieces dry and season generously with salt and black pepper on all sides.
- Sear Steak: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the steak bites in a single layer, cooking for 2-3 minutes per side until they are browned and cooked to your preferred doneness. Remove the steak bites to a plate and loosely cover with foil to keep warm.
- Sauté Garlic: Reduce the heat of the skillet to medium. Add the unsalted butter and minced garlic, sautéing for about 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
- Make Alfredo Sauce: Stir in the heavy cream and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Gradually whisk in the freshly grated Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and fully melted. Season the sauce with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Toss Pasta in Sauce: Add the cooked shell pasta to the Alfredo sauce, tossing gently to coat the pasta thoroughly. If the sauce is too thick, gradually stir in the reserved pasta water until you reach the desired consistency.
- Serve: Plate the creamy pasta and top with the steak bites along with any juices from the plate. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired and serve immediately while hot.
Notes
- Use a good quality steak such as ribeye, sirloin, or filet mignon for the best flavor and tenderness.
- Be sure to reserve the pasta water to adjust the sauce consistency as needed for a silky finish.
- Do not overcook the garlic to prevent it from becoming bitter.
- The dish can be customized by adding mushrooms or spinach to the sauce for extra flavor and nutrition.
- If you prefer a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half, but the sauce may be less rich.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: steak bites, shell pasta, garlic butter Alfredo sauce, creamy pasta, quick dinner, skillet steak, Parmesan sauce
