Description
Indulge in Garlic Butter Steak Bites with Creamy Parmesan Pasta, a quick and luxurious dinner featuring tender, seared steak bites in a rich garlic butter sauce served over creamy Parmesan-infused pasta. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Garlic Butter Steak Bites:
- 1 pound sirloin steak, cut into bite-sized cubes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
For the Creamy Parmesan Pasta:
- 8 ounces pasta (fettuccine, penne, or your choice)
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Steak Bites
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add steak cubes, season with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika, and sear for 2-3 minutes per side until browned.
- Reduce heat to medium, add butter and minced garlic, and stir for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Drizzle in Worcestershire sauce, stir, then remove steak from the pan and set aside.
Step 2: Cook the Pasta
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta according to package instructions.
- Drain and set aside.
Step 3: Make the Creamy Parmesan Sauce
- In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat and sauté garlic for 30 seconds.
- Pour in heavy cream and milk, stirring until heated through.
- Add Parmesan cheese, salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes, and Italian seasoning, stirring continuously until smooth.
- Toss the cooked pasta into the sauce and mix well to coat.
Step 4: Assemble and Serve
- Plate the creamy Parmesan pasta and top with garlic butter steak bites.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and extra Parmesan if desired.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
- Use different cuts of steak: Try ribeye, filet mignon, or New York strip.
- Swap the pasta: Use spaghetti, linguine, or zucchini noodles.
- Make it spicy: Add extra red pepper flakes or hot sauce.
- Add vegetables: Sauté mushrooms, spinach, or sun-dried tomatoes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop, Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Keywords: garlic butter steak, creamy Parmesan pasta, steak bites recipe, easy pasta dinner, quick steak recipe