Description
Creamy Parmesan Shell Pasta With Garlic Butter Steak Cubes is a delightful fusion of rich flavors and satisfying textures, perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. This comforting dish features tender steak cubes enveloped in a luscious garlic butter sauce, combined with creamy Parmesan and al dente pasta shells. In just 30 minutes, you can whip up this crowd-pleasing meal that will have everyone asking for seconds.
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
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tsp fresh thyme (or 1/2 tsp dried thyme)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta shells in salted boiling water until al dente; drain and set aside.
- Season the steak with salt and pepper, then sear in a skillet with olive oil until browned; remove from pan.
- In the same skillet, melt butter, sauté garlic and thyme until fragrant, then return the steak to the pan.
- Create a creamy sauce by adding chicken broth and heavy cream; simmer gently.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning until smooth.
- Combine the pasta with the sauce and fold in the steak bites; serve hot garnished with parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg