Description

A delicious and creamy dish featuring tender seared steak bites paired with shell pasta tossed in a rich garlic butter Alfredo sauce. This comforting recipe combines juicy pieces of ribeye, sirloin, or filet mignon with a smooth, cheesy sauce made from heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, finished with a touch of fresh parsley for brightness.

Ingredients

Scale

Steak Bites

12 oz steak (ribeye, sirloin, or filet mignon), cut into bite-sized pieces
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
2 tbsp olive oil

Pasta and Sauce

8 oz shell pasta
3 tbsp unsalted butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Reserved pasta water (as needed)
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste

Instructions

Cook Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the shell pasta and cook until al dente according to package instructions. Reserve ½ cup of the pasta water, then drain the pasta and set aside.
Season Steak: Pat the steak bites dry with paper towels and season generously on all sides with salt and black pepper to enhance flavor and ensure a good sear.
Sear Steak Bites: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the steak bites in a single layer, cooking for 2-3 minutes on each side until browned and cooked to your preferred doneness. Once done, transfer the steak bites to a plate and cover loosely with foil to keep warm.
Sauté Garlic: Reduce the skillet heat to medium. Add the unsalted butter and minced garlic to the skillet, sautéing for about 1 minute until the garlic becomes fragrant but not browned.
Make Alfredo Sauce: Stir in the heavy cream and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Gradually whisk in the grated Parmesan cheese, stirring continuously until melted and the sauce is smooth. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Toss Pasta in Sauce: Add the cooked shell pasta to the Alfredo sauce and toss gently to coat all the pieces thoroughly. If the sauce is too thick, stir in some reserved pasta water a little at a time until you reach the desired consistency.
Combine and Serve: Plate the coated pasta and top it with the seared steak bites along with any accumulated juices from the plate. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired. Serve immediately while hot.

Notes

Use a tender cut of steak like ribeye, sirloin, or filet mignon for the best texture.
Be careful not to overcook the steak to keep it juicy and tender.
Reserve pasta water to adjust sauce consistency without diluting flavor.
Freshly grated Parmesan melts better and gives superior flavor compared to pre-grated varieties.
Garnishing with fresh parsley adds color and a mild herbaceous note.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Keywords: steak bites, shell pasta, garlic butter Alfredo sauce, creamy pasta, skillet steak, easy dinner, ribeye pasta, sirloin steak recipe