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Juicy steak bites seared in garlic butter paired with creamy parmesan pasta shells — a restaurant-quality meal in under 30 minutes.

Garlic Butter Steak Bites & Creamy Parmesan Shells

Juicy steak bites seared in garlic butter paired with creamy parmesan pasta shells — a restaurant-quality meal in under 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Steak Bites
  • 1.5 lbs beef sirloin or tenderloin cubed
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh rosemary or thyme
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce optional
  • Salt & pepper
  • Fresh parsley garnish
For the Parmesan Shells
  • 12 oz pasta shells
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup Parmesan grated
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp parsley
Optional: peas, spinach, or sun-dried tomatoes

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • - Pot
  • Strainer
  • Tongs
  • spatula

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta shells in salted water. Drain, reserve ½ cup water.
  2. In same pot, melt butter. Sauté garlic 30 sec. Stir in cream.
  3. Add Parmesan, stir smooth. Toss pasta, add water as needed. Keep warm.
  4. Pat beef dry, season. Heat skillet with oil. Sear 2–3 min per side.
  5. Remove beef. Add butter, garlic, herbs, Worcestershire. Stir sauce. Return beef and toss.
  6. Serve pasta topped with steak bites. Garnish with parsley and Parmesan.

Notes

Dry beef well for best sear.
Use fresh Parmesan for creamy sauce.
Store leftovers up to 3 days; reheat gently with cream.