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Savory Garlic Butter Steak Bites & Creamy Parmesan Pasta Shells

Savory Garlic Butter Steak Bites & Creamy Parmesan Pasta Shells

DeShawn Mitchell
A delicious meal combining juicy garlic butter steak bites with creamy Parmesan pasta shells, perfect for weeknights or dinner parties.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 650 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Steak Bites

  • 1 lb sirloin steak cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika optional
  • salt and pepper to taste

For the Creamy Parmesan Pasta Shells

  • 8 oz pasta shells
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

Instructions
 

Prepare the Garlic Butter Steak Bites

  • Heat a skillet over high heat and add olive oil.
  • Season steak bites with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika, then sear in the hot skillet for 2-3 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
  • In the same skillet, melt butter, add minced garlic, and cook until fragrant (1-2 minutes). Return steak bites to the pan and coat with garlic butter. Set aside.

Cook the Creamy Parmesan Pasta Shells

  • Cook pasta shells according to package instructions in salted water. Drain, reserving some pasta water.
  • In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat, add heavy cream, and bring to a simmer.
  • Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. Season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Add pasta water if needed to adjust consistency.
  • Toss cooked pasta shells in the creamy sauce.

Serve

  • Plate the creamy Parmesan pasta shells and top with garlic butter steak bites. Garnish with fresh parsley.

Notes

  • 1- Use high-quality Parmesan cheese for the best creamy sauce.
  • 2- Adjust seasonings in the sauce to taste.
  • 3- Serve with a fresh vegetable side for balance.
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