Description
Garlic Butter Steak Bites with Creamy Parmesan Pasta is a flavorful and indulgent dish featuring tender sirloin steak cubes seared to perfection in garlic butter, paired with a rich and creamy Parmesan pasta. This recipe balances savory steak bites with a luscious, cheesy pasta sauce, making for a perfect comforting meal ready in just 35 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Steak Bites
- 1 lb (450 g) sirloin steak, cut into bite-sized cubes
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp smoked paprika (optional)
Creamy Parmesan Pasta
- 8 oz (225 g) fettuccine or spaghetti
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside.
- Prepare the Steak Bites: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and season steak cubes with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika if using.
- Sear the Steak: Add steak cubes to the hot skillet and sear for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked to your desired doneness. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Make the Garlic Butter: In the same skillet, stir in 2 tbsp of unsalted butter and the minced garlic. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Toss Steak in Garlic Butter: Return the steak bites to the skillet and toss them in the garlic butter to coat well. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Make the Parmesan Sauce: In the skillet, add 1 tbsp unsalted butter and minced garlic. Sauté for 1 minute. Stir in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add Parmesan Cheese: Gradually whisk in the freshly grated Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and creamy. Season with ground nutmeg, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Combine Pasta and Sauce: Add the cooked pasta to the skillet with the Parmesan sauce, stirring to combine. Gradually stir in reserved pasta water if the sauce needs thinning.
- Serve: Plate the creamy Parmesan pasta and top with the garlic butter steak bites. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- Reserve pasta water before draining to adjust sauce consistency.
- Smoked paprika is optional but adds a subtle smoky flavor to the steak.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for the best flavor and smooth sauce.
- Adjust seasoning to taste, especially salt and pepper.
- Rest steak briefly after cooking to retain juices if preferred.
