Description
🍝 Savor the richness of tender steak bites paired with penne, brought together by a creamy garlic Parmesan sauce that’s pure comfort in every bite! 🥩✨
🧄 This dish is quick to make, utterly satisfying, and perfect for a cozy dinner that feels like a treat any night of the week! 🍷❤️
Ingredients
1. 1-2.5 lbs of steak (sirloin, top sirloin, strip steak, ribeye, or tenderloin), cut into bite-sized pieces
2. Salt
3. Pepper
4. 2-4 tablespoons of butter (for steak bites)
5. 1-5 cloves of garlic, minced (for steak bites)
6. Optional: Blackened seasoning or a drizzle of olive oil for steak bites
7. 2-4 tablespoons of butter (for garlic Parmesan sauce)
8. 2-5 cloves of garlic, minced (for garlic Parmesan sauce)
9. 1/2 to 2 cups of broth (beef or vegetable broth)
10. 1/2 to 1 cup of heavy cream
11. 1/2 to 1 cup of Parmesan cheese, grated
12. Optional: White wine (1/4 cup)
13. Optional: Italian seasoning
14. Optional: Fresh parsley
15. Optional: 4 tablespoons of flour (for thickening)
16. Penne pasta
17. Water (for boiling pasta)
18. Pinch of salt (for pasta water)
19. Optional: Roasted broccoli
20. Optional: Cooked peas
21. Optional: Sautéed mushrooms
22. Optional: Gruyère or Romano cheese for variation
Instructions
1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add a generous pinch of salt.
2. Add the penne pasta and cook according to the package instructions, ensuring it’s al dente for optimum texture.
3. Reserve 1 cup of the pasta cooking water before draining the pasta.
4. Set the cooked pasta aside while you prepare the other components.
5. Season the steak bites liberally with salt, pepper, and optional blackened seasoning for an added kick.
6. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and melt 2-4 tablespoons of butter.
7. Add the steak bites in a single layer, ensuring they are not overcrowded.
8. Cook steak bites for about 2-3 minutes on each side, allowing them to brown evenly.
9. Once cooked to your desired level of doneness, transfer the steak bites to a plate and cover them loosely with foil.
10. Using the same skillet, melt an additional 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat and scrape up any browned bits from the steak.
11. Add minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
12. Pour in 1/2 cup of beef or vegetable broth and whisk to combine with the butter and garlic.
13. Allow the mixture to simmer and thicken slightly.
14. Stir in 1/2 cup of heavy cream and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, reducing the heat to low.
15. Gradually add Parmesan cheese, whisking continuously until the sauce becomes smooth and velvety.
16. If needed, add reserved pasta water to adjust the sauce’s consistency.
17. For additional flavor, stir in optional ingredients like white wine or Italian seasoning.
18. Return the cooked steak bites to the skillet, gently coating them in the garlic Parmesan sauce.
19. Add the cooked penne pasta to the skillet, tossing everything together until the pasta is fully coated in the sauce.
20. Adjust the seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or Parmesan cheese if needed.
21. Transfer the dish to a serving platter and garnish with freshly chopped parsley for a pop of color.
22. Top the dish with a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese for extra indulgence.
23. Serve immediately while the steak bites are juicy and the sauce is warm and creamy.
Notes
1. Simplify your weeknight dinners with this quick and delicious recipe that combines pasta, steak, and a creamy garlic Parmesan sauce—all ready in under an hour.
2. Add customization with versatile swaps like whole-grain pasta, roasted veggies, or a touch of spice to suit every palate.
3. Learn how to achieve a perfectly creamy sauce while keeping cleanup minimal with simple cooking techniques.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American