Steak Bites and Shell Pasta in Garlic Butter Alfredo Sauce
Steak bites and shell pasta in garlic butter Alfredo sauce is a comforting, indulgent dish that combines tender beef with creamy pasta for a meal everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb sirloin or ribeye steak, cut into bite-sized pieces
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 oz shell pasta (whole wheat or gluten-free, if preferred)
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
Instructions
- In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add shell pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and reserve 1 cup of pasta water.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Season steak pieces with salt and pepper, then sear them for approximately 4 minutes until desired doneness. Remove from skillet and let rest.
- Reduce heat to medium-low in the same skillet. Add remaining tablespoon of butter and minced garlic; sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Pour in heavy cream while stirring continuously. Gradually add Parmesan cheese until melted and well-combined. If too thick, adjust with reserved pasta water.
- Combine cooked pasta and seared steak in the skillet with the Alfredo sauce, tossing gently until evenly coated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 325g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 90mg