Here’s a rich, indulgent Garlic Butter Steak Bites with Alfredo Shells recipe—savory, garlicky, and creamy all in one plate 🥩🍝🧄
Garlic Butter Steak Bites with Alfredo Shells
Ingredients
For the Alfredo Shells
- 12 oz pasta shells
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Optional: parsley for garnish
For the Garlic Butter Steak Bites
- 1 lb steak (sirloin, ribeye, or flank), cut into bite-sized cubes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- Optional: fresh thyme or rosemary
Instructions
1. Cook Pasta
- Boil shells in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. Make Alfredo Sauce
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add garlic and sauté 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add Parmesan cheese, stirring until smooth and creamy.
- Toss cooked shells in the sauce. Keep warm.
3. Cook Steak Bites
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over high heat.
- Season steak cubes with salt and pepper.
- Sear steak bites 2–3 minutes per side (for medium-rare; adjust time for desired doneness). Remove and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium, melt butter in the same skillet, and add garlic. Sauté briefly, then return steak bites to the pan. Toss to coat in garlic butter.
4. Assemble & Serve
- Plate Alfredo shells, top with garlic butter steak bites.
- Spoon extra garlic butter from the pan over everything.
- Garnish with parsley or fresh thyme if desired.
Tips & Variations
- 🍄 Add sautéed mushrooms or spinach to the Alfredo for extra flavor.
- 🧄 Make it extra garlicky by roasting a whole garlic clove and mashing it into the sauce.
- 🥩 For more tender steak bites, let them rest 5 minutes after cooking.
- 🧀 Mix in Mozzarella or Pecorino for a twist on the sauce.
If you want, I can also make a one-pan version where the pasta cooks in the same skillet as the steak and sauce—super fast and easy cleanup.
Do you want me to do that?
