Description
Juicy steak bites mingle with rotini in a luscious garlic parmesan sauce that elevates weeknight dinners. Creamy, savory flavors will transport diners to a cozy Italian-inspired meal you’ll savor with pure culinary delight.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450 g) steak (sirloin, ribeye, or filet), bite-sized pieces
- 2 tbsps olive oil
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 12 oz (340 g) rotini pasta
- 1 ½ cups (360 ml) heavy cream
- ¾ cup (75 g) grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsps unsalted butter
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 tbsps chopped fresh parsley (plus extra for garnish)
- Salt
- Black pepper
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Pasta Preparation: Immerse rotini in generously salted boiling water, cooking until al dente. Drain completely and reserve, allowing pasta to rest and prevent overcooking.
- Steak Seasoning and Searing: Lavishly coat steak pieces with Italian herbs, kosher salt, and cracked black pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet until smoking, then carefully lay meat in a single layer. Sear each side for 2-3 minutes, creating a robust caramelized crust while maintaining desired doneness.
- Garlic Butter Infusion: Reduce skillet heat and melt butter, introducing minced garlic to release its aromatic essence for one minute. Reintroduce seared steak, gently tumbling to envelop each piece in garlic-butter magnificence.
- Parmesan Sauce Creation: Melt butter and sauté garlic until intensely fragrant. Pour in heavy cream and optional red pepper flakes, bringing to a gentle simmer. Whisk Parmesan cheese gradually, stirring until the sauce achieves a luxurious, slightly thickened texture.
- Final Assembly: Combine pasta with the velvety sauce, ensuring complete coverage. Incorporate fresh parsley for a burst of herbaceous brightness. Plate by layering creamy rotini as a foundation, then crown with golden steak bites. Garnish with additional Parmesan and scattered parsley, serving immediately to preserve peak flavor and temperature.
Notes
- Choose High-Quality Meat: Select a tender cut like sirloin or ribeye with good marbling for maximum flavor and juiciness.
- Control Skillet Temperature: Ensure extremely hot pan for perfect sear without overcooking, creating caramelized exterior while maintaining medium-rare interior.
- Prevent Sauce Separation: Slowly integrate Parmesan cheese and continuously stir to maintain smooth, creamy consistency without curdling.
- Customize Dietary Needs: Substitute heavy cream with coconut milk for dairy-free version, or use gluten-free pasta for celiac-friendly alternative.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 40 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg