Description
Garlic Butter Steak Bites & Parmesan Alfredo Shells is a quick, indulgent dish combining tender, juicy steak seared in garlic-infused butter with creamy Parmesan Alfredo-coated jumbo pasta shells. Ready in under 30 minutes, this flavorful feast delivers rich comfort food perfect for family dinners or impressing guests.
Ingredients
Scale
Steak Bites
- 1 lb top sirloin or ribeye steak, cubed
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Garlic Butter Sauce
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Pasta
- 8 oz jumbo pasta shells
Additional Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Prep Your Ingredients: Cube the steak into bite-sized pieces and season generously with salt and pepper. Mince fresh garlic and grate Parmesan cheese to have everything ready before cooking.
- Cook the Pasta Shells: Boil jumbo pasta shells in salted water until al dente, then drain and set aside to be coated later with Alfredo sauce.
- Sear the Steak Bites: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the steak bites in a single layer without crowding. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and slightly pink inside. Remove from pan and keep warm.
- Make Garlic Butter Sauce: Reduce heat to medium, melt butter in the same skillet, then add minced garlic, sautéing until fragrant (about 1 minute). Slowly pour in heavy cream while stirring, then add grated Parmesan. Simmer until sauce thickens to creamy consistency.
- Toss the Pasta in Alfredo: Add cooked pasta shells to the skillet and gently stir to coat them evenly with the Parmesan Alfredo sauce. Return the steak bites to the pan and combine gently to heat through.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the dish for color and flavor before plating your flavorful creation.
Notes
- Use room temperature steak for even cooking and better crust.
- Don’t overcrowd the pan when searing to ensure proper caramelization.
- Grate fresh Parmesan for best flavor and sauce texture.
- Control heat to avoid burning garlic or curdling cream.
- Let steak bites rest briefly off heat for juicier results.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing and Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 45 g
- Saturated Fat: 25 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg
Keywords: steak bites, garlic butter, Parmesan Alfredo, pasta shells, quick dinner, creamy sauce, comfort food, easy recipe
