Description
Creamy Parmesan Shell Pasta with Garlic Butter Steak Cubes is a comforting dish that perfectly marries rich flavors and satisfying textures. This delightful recipe features tender steak bites enveloped in a creamy Parmesan sauce, served over al dente pasta shells. Ideal for family dinners or special gatherings, it’s a quick and impressive meal that can be prepared in just 30 minutes. With its mouthwatering combination of garlic butter and savory cheese, this dish is sure to become a favorite at your table. Plus, the one-skillet cooking method means less cleanup time, allowing you to enjoy your meal even more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb sirloin or flank steak (cut into bite-sized cubes)
- 8 oz pasta shells
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh herbs (thyme, parsley)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta shells in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain.
- Season steak cubes with salt and pepper, sear in olive oil until browned, then set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter, sauté garlic and thyme until fragrant, then return the steak to coat.
- For the creamy sauce, combine butter, garlic, chicken broth, and heavy cream; simmer until thickened.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese and cooked pasta shells; mix well with the steak.
- Serve hot, garnished with parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg