Description
Indulge in these delicious steak bites coated in a creamy garlic butter Alfredo sauce, served with tender shell pasta for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound steak (sirloin or ribeye), cut into bite-sized pieces
- 8 ounces shell pasta
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Begin by cooking the shell pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Sear the steak: Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season steak bites with salt and pepper, then sear for about 3-5 minutes. Remove and let them rest.
- Sauté garlic: In the same skillet, add the remaining butter and minced garlic; sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Make the Alfredo sauce: Pour in the heavy cream, bring to a simmer, and stir in Parmesan cheese until melted. Season with salt and pepper.
- Combine pasta and steak: Add pasta and seared steak back to the skillet, tossing to coat in the sauce until warmed through.
- Serve with flair: Dish out immediately, garnishing with fresh parsley if desired. Enjoy!
Notes
You can prepare the steak and sauce ahead of time for a quicker meal. Adding vegetables like spinach or sun-dried tomatoes can enhance flavor and nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 110mg