Garlic Butter Steak Bites & Creamy Parmesan Shells

A 30-minute dinner featuring tender, seared  steak bites in a garlicky herb  butter, tossed with  pasta shells in a silky Parmesan cream sauce.

Instructions

1. Cook the  Pasta
   • Boil shells in salted water until al dente.
   • Reserve ¼–½ cup cooking water, then drain and set aside.
2. Sear the  Steak
   • Pat  steak  ED3ZA²x dry, season with salt & pepper.
   • In a hot skillet, heat oil + 1 Tbsp butter.
   • Add steak in a single layer (work in batches).
   • Sear 2–3 min per side for medium-rare. Transfer to a plate.
3. Make the Garlic Herb Butter
   • Reduce heat to medium. Melt 2 Tbsp butter.
   • Add garlic, cook 30–60 sec until fragrant.
   • Build the Parmesan Sauce
     • Lower heat to medium-low. Melt 2 Tbsp butter in the skillet.
     • Pour in cream, whisking up browned bits. Warm 1–2 min.
     • Gradually whisk in Parmesan until smooth. If thick, stir in reserved pasta water.
   • Combine & Serve
     • Toss shells into the sauce until evenly coated.
     • Gently fold in steak bites.
     • Season with salt & pepper to taste.
     • Garnish with parsley and extra Parmesan. Serve immediately.

Tips

1. • Use ribeye or tenderloin for an even more tender bite.
   • Cook steak in batches—don’t overcrowd the pan.
   • Freshly shred your Parmesan to prevent grainy sauce.
   • Stir in Worcestershire, Italian seasoning, paprika, and any steak juices.
     Enjoy a restaurant-quality meal right at home—ready in under half an hour!