Garlic Butter Steak Bites With Creamy Shells Pasta
A sizzling skillet of buttery steak bites served with creamy shell pasta loaded with mozzarella, cheddar, and garlic. A hearty and quick meal that brings rich flavors to your summer table.
Ingredients
For the Steak Bites:
- 1.5 lbs sirloin steak cut into bite-sized cubes
- 3 tbsp butter
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1 tsp chopped parsley
- Grated parmesan for garnish
For the Creamy Shells:
- 2 cups medium shell pasta
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp flour
- 2 cups milk
- 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella & white cheddar
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- Salt & black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Make the cheese sauce by melting butter, whisking in flour, then slowly adding milk until thickened. Stir in shredded cheeses, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix in the cooked pasta and keep warm.
- Sear the steak cubes seasoned with salt and pepper in hot olive oil until browned on all sides. Add butter and garlic, baste the steak briefly, then sprinkle with parsley and parmesan.
- Serve by plating the creamy pasta and topping it with the garlic butter steak bites, drizzling any remaining garlic butter over the dish.