Creamy Parmesan Shell Pasta With Garlic Butter Steak Cubes
Creamy Parmesan Shell Pasta with Garlic Butter Steak Cubes is a delightful and satisfying meal that brings together rich flavors and comforting textures in under 30 minutes. This dish features tender steak bites sautéed in a aromatic garlic butter sauce, combined with creamy Parmesan-infused pasta shells. Perfect for family dinners or special occasions, this flavorful dish is sure to impress everyone at the table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
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
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tsp fresh thyme (or 1/2 tsp dried thyme)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta shells in a pot of salted boiling water until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Season steak cubes with salt and pepper. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat and sear the steak until browned, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove from pan.
- In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium, melt butter, and sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Return the steak to the skillet.
- Wipe out any burnt bits, then melt more butter, add garlic, chicken broth and heavy cream; whisk until smooth and simmer for 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted, add drained pasta shells and toss to coat. Fold in steak bites gently.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 110mg