Garlic Butter Steak Bites with Creamy Parmesan Pasta - Easy Pasta Recipes
I’ll be honest—this recipe was born on a night when I stared at a pack of steak bites and thought, 'You again?' But then came the butter. Then garlic. And then pasta. And that’s when I knew—we had a keeper.
This dish is creamy, rich, and a little indulgent (as all good dinners should be). The parmesan melts into the pasta like a dream, while the steak bites? Oh, they’re seared until crisp on the outside and juicy inside, all bathed in garlicky butter.
If your weeknight routine needs rescuing, this one-pan pasta hero is here to save dinner. No stress, no fancy tools, just a skillet, a craving, and a small appetite for drama. Let’s cook!
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 lb sirloin steak, cut into bite-sized pieces
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 8 oz pasta (penne or fettuccine work great)
- 1/4 cup pasta water (reserved)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Season steak bites generously with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add steak in a single layer and cook until browned, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium. In the same skillet, add butter and garlic. Stir until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Sprinkle in Italian seasoning and stir in heavy cream. Let it simmer for a minute, then toss in Parmesan until smooth and melty.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Reserve 1/4 cup of the water, then drain.
- Toss cooked pasta into the skillet with the sauce. Add a splash of reserved pasta water to loosen it up if needed.
- Add steak bites back to the skillet. Gently mix everything together. Finish with chopped parsley if you’re feeling fancy.
- Serve immediately, preferably with a side of stretchy pants.