Cheesy One-Pan Pasta with Garlic Butter Steak Bites
A comforting dish combining creamy pasta and tender steak bites, cooked all in one pan.
Ingredients
- 8 oz pasta (penne or fusilli)
- 1 lb steak (sirloin or ribeye)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp butter
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- ½ cup parmesan cheese, grated
- salt and pepper to taste
- fresh parsley for garnishing
Instructions
- Trim excess fat from the steak and cut it into bite-sized pieces. Season with salt and pepper.
- Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the steak until brown on all sides, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from the pan.
- Add more butter and minced garlic to the same skillet. Sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the beef broth and bring to a gentle simmer, scraping any bits off the bottom of the pan.
- Stir in the pasta, cover, and cook according to package instructions (about 10-12 minutes). Stir occasionally.
- Once pasta is al dente, reduce heat to low. Stir in the heavy cream and return the steak to the skillet.
- Gradually add cheddar and parmesan cheese, stirring until melted and creamy.
- Taste and season with additional salt and pepper if needed. Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
For best flavor, let steak come to room temperature before cooking. Use high-quality pasta.