Creamy Parmesan Shell Pasta With Garlic Butter Steak Cubes
Creamy Parmesan Shell Pasta With Garlic Butter Steak Cubes is a mouthwatering dish that brings comfort to your table with its rich flavors and creamy texture. This recipe combines tender steak cubes seared to perfection with delightful pasta shells enveloped in a luxurious garlic butter sauce. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or enjoying a cozy family dinner, this meal is sure to impress everyone. It comes together in just 30 minutes, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights. With the option to customize by swapping steak for chicken or turkey, you’ll find this dish versatile and satisfying.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing, Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
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
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta shells in boiling salted water until al dente, then drain.
- Season steak cubes with salt and pepper, and sear in a skillet with olive oil until browned.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté minced garlic before adding back the steak.
- Prepare the creamy sauce by combining chicken broth and heavy cream, whisking in Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Toss cooked pasta shells in the creamy sauce, followed by the garlic butter steak cubes.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg