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Garlic Butter Steak Bites with Creamy Parmesan Pasta

Juicy garlic butter steak bites served over creamy Parmesan pasta. A rich, comforting, restaurant-style dinner made easily at home.
Course: DinnerCuisine: American / Italian-InspiredPrep Time: 15 minutesCook Time: 25 minutesTotal Time: 40 minutesServings: 4Calories: ~680 kcal per serving

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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • For the Steak Bites
  • 1½ lb sirloin or ribeye steak cut into bite-sized cubes
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp paprika optional
  • For the Creamy Parmesan Pasta
  • 12 oz pasta fettuccine, linguine, or penne
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • Salt to taste
  • ½ cup reserved pasta water as needed

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve pasta water, then drain.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Add steak bites in a single layer and sear until browned on all sides. Remove and set aside.
  4. Reduce heat to medium. Add butter and garlic; cook until fragrant.
  5. Pour in heavy cream and simmer gently for 2–3 minutes.
  6. Stir in Parmesan cheese until smooth and creamy.
  7. Add cooked pasta and toss to coat, using pasta water to loosen sauce if needed.
  8. Return steak bites to the pan and gently mix.
  9. Season to taste and serve immediately.