Description
This recipe brings together tender, seared steak bites and creamy shell pasta in a garlic butter Alfredo sauce. Rich, satisfying, and bursting with savory flavors, it’s a perfect blend of comfort food and elegance—ideal for both casual dinners and special occasions.
Ingredients
For the Steak Bites:
- 1 lb sirloin or ribeye steak, cubed
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika (optional)
For the Pasta:
- 8 oz medium pasta shells
- Salt, for pasta water
For the Alfredo Sauce:
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg (optional)
- 1/4 cup reserved pasta water (as needed)
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Boil pasta shells in salted water until al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Pat steak dry, season, and sear in batches until browned on all sides. Remove and rest.
- In the same skillet, lower heat and add 1 tbsp butter. Add minced garlic and sauté briefly until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and stir, scraping browned bits. Simmer gently, then reduce heat.
- Slowly whisk in Parmesan cheese. Add pepper, nutmeg, and pasta water to adjust thickness.
- Add cooked pasta to sauce and toss well. Let simmer for 1–2 minutes.
- Return steak to the pan, top with parsley, and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes