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Golden seared steak bites and shell pasta tossed in garlic butter and parsley

Garlic Butter Steak Bites & Shell Pasta

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 650 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 12 oz medium pasta shells
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic , minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1/4 cup reserved pasta water

Instructions
 

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta shells according to package directions until al dente.
  • Drain the pasta, reserving 1/4 cup of the pasta water, and set aside.
  • Pat the steak cubes dry with paper towels and season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  • Add the steak cubes in a single layer, searing for 2-3 minutes per side until browned and cooked to desired doneness.
  • Remove the steak from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
  • Reduce heat to medium and add butter to the same skillet, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
  • Add the minced garlic to the melted butter and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  • Whisk in the reserved pasta water to the skillet to create a light emulsion.
  • Add the cooked pasta and steak bites back into the skillet, tossing thoroughly to coat in the garlic butter.
  • Remove from heat, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley, and serve immediately.