Description
A quick and flavorful dish featuring tender steak bites and creamy parmesan pasta, perfect for busy evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb sirloin steak, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 12 oz medium pasta shells
- 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta al dente according to the package directions and reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water.
- Prepare the sauce by melting butter in a saucepan, adding garlic, and stirring in cream and Parmesan until smooth.
- Cook the steak by seasoning it and searing in a hot skillet for 2-3 minutes per side.
- Serve the creamy shells topped with the steak bites and garnish with parsley.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, swap beef for mushrooms or chickpeas. Adjust seasoning to taste for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: steak, pasta, comfort food, quick meal, Italian recipe