Description
This flavorful Steak Bites and Rotini in Garlic Parmesan Sauce combines tender steak bites with creamy garlic Parmesan pasta for a hearty, comforting meal. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a special occasion
Ingredients
Scale
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For the Steak Bites:
- 1 lb sirloin steak, cut into bite-sized pieces
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
For the Rotini and Garlic Parmesan Sauce:
- 12 oz rotini pasta
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Cook the Rotini:
- Boil rotini pasta in salted water until al dente (about 10–12 minutes). Drain and set aside, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water.
Prepare the Steak Bites:
- Season steak bites with salt and pepper.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and melt butter.
- Sear steak bites for 2–3 minutes per side until browned and medium-rare.
- Add minced garlic and toss for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Remove steak bites from skillet and set aside.
Make the Garlic Parmesan Sauce:
- In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in heavy cream and Italian seasoning, whisking constantly.
- Gradually add Parmesan cheese, whisking until melted and creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Combine Everything:
- Add cooked rotini to the sauce, tossing to coat evenly.
- If the sauce is too thick, add a bit of the reserved pasta water.
- Return steak bites to the skillet and gently toss with the pasta.
Serve:
- Plate the pasta and steak bites.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and extra Parmesan, if desired.
Notes
- Steak Tip: Use sirloin or ribeye for the best steak bites. You can also sear the steak to your preferred doneness, but medium-rare provides the perfect tenderness.
- Pasta Tip: If you don’t have rotini, any short pasta (penne, farfalle, or fusilli) will work as a substitute.
- For extra flavor, sprinkle some red pepper flakes for a little heat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 90mg