Creamy Parmesan Shell Pasta With Garlic Butter Steak Cubes
Indulge in the rich and creamy goodness of Creamy Parmesan Shell Pasta With Garlic Butter Steak Cubes, a dish that combines comforting pasta with tender steak for an unforgettable meal. This recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings, offering a delightful balance of flavors that will impress family and friends. With its savory garlic butter sauce and cheesy Parmesan richness, this easy-to-make dish will quickly become a household favorite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
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
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh thyme (or 1/2 tsp dried thyme)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta shells in boiling salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Season steak with salt and pepper. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat, then sear steak cubes until browned (3-4 minutes per side). Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, melt butter, add garlic and thyme, sautéing until fragrant. Return steak to skillet to coat in garlic butter.
- Add more butter if necessary, then sauté additional garlic before adding chicken broth and heavy cream. Simmer for 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese and seasonings until smooth. Toss in pasta shells and steak until evenly coated.
- Serve hot with fresh parsley as garnish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 630
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 120mg