Ingredients
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- 12 oz steak (ribeye, sirloin, or filet mignon), cut into bite-sized pieces
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 8 oz shell pasta
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
- Reserved pasta water
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil salted water in a large pot. Add shell pasta and cook until al dente. Reserve some pasta water before draining.
- Sear the Steak Bites: Season steak pieces with salt and pepper. In a skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil and sear steak bites until browned but tender inside. Set aside.
- Prepare the Sauce: In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Pour in heavy cream and stir in Parmesan cheese until melted. Season with salt and pepper.
- Combine Pasta and Sauce: Add cooked pasta to the skillet and toss well. Use reserved pasta water as needed to adjust consistency.
- Serve It Up: Plate the creamy pasta first and top with savory steak bites. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing, Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 690
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 41g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg