Garlic Butter Steak Bites with Creamy Shell Pasta. Here’s the full recipe so you can recreate it at home. 🥩🧄🍝
Garlic Butter Steak Bites & Creamy Shell Pasta
Ingredients
For the Pasta
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12 oz (340 g) shell pasta
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Salt (for pasta water)
For the Steak
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1 lb (450 g) sirloin steak, cut into bite-size pieces
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1 tbsp olive oil
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2 tbsp butter
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tsp salt
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½ tsp black pepper
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½ tsp paprika
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½ tsp chili flakes (optional)
For the Creamy Sauce
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2 tbsp butter
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1 cup heavy cream
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½ cup beef broth
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1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
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½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
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½ tsp Italian seasoning
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Salt and pepper to taste
Garnish
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Fresh chopped parsley
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Extra Parmesan cheese
Instructions
1. Cook the Pasta
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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
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Cook the shell pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
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Drain and set aside.
2. Cook the Steak Bites
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
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Add steak pieces and season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
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Sear for 3–4 minutes until browned.
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Add butter and minced garlic, cook another 1 minute until fragrant.
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Remove steak from pan and set aside.
3. Make the Creamy Sauce
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In the same skillet melt 2 tbsp butter.
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Pour in heavy cream and beef broth, stirring well.
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Add Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
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Simmer for 3–4 minutes until slightly thick.
4. Add Cheese
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Stir in Parmesan and mozzarella cheese.
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Mix until the sauce becomes smooth and creamy.
5. Combine Everything
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Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and mix well.
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Return the steak bites to the skillet.
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Toss everything together so the pasta is coated in sauce.
6. Finish & Serve
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Sprinkle fresh parsley and extra Parmesan on top.
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Serve hot.
✅ Tips for Best Flavor
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Use sirloin or ribeye steak for tender bites.
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Don’t overcrowd the pan when searing steak.
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Save ½ cup pasta water to thin the sauce if needed.
If you’d like, I can also give you:
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The viral “Garlic Butter Steak Pasta” version that gets millions of views on food pages 🍝
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A one-pan 20-minute steak pasta recipe
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A creamy Cajun steak pasta version (even more flavorful).