Description
Succulent steak bites swim in a luxurious garlic parmesan sauce coating tender penne pasta. Creamy ingredients blend seamlessly, creating restaurant-quality comfort that brings satisfaction directly to your plate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs (680g) sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 12 oz (340g) penne pasta
- 4 tbsps unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsps olive oil
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves (or ½ tsp dried thyme)
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Fresh parsley or basil, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Pasta Preparation: Boil salted water and cook penne according to package instructions. Drain, reserving some cooking liquid for later use.
- Steak Seasoning: Generously coat steak cubes with salt and pepper, ensuring even distribution.
- Searing Steak: Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until butter foams. Arrange steak cubes with space between them, searing 2-3 minutes per side to develop a golden crust. Remove and set aside.
- Sauce Foundation: Reduce skillet heat, melt butter, and quickly sauté minced garlic to release aromatic flavors. Pour in heavy cream, gently simmering while stirring in Parmesan cheese until sauce reaches a smooth, velvety consistency.
- Flavor Enhancement: Incorporate red pepper flakes for subtle heat. Season with salt and black pepper to balance the rich sauce. Add cooked penne, thoroughly coating pasta and loosening sauce with reserved pasta water if needed.
- Final Assembly: Gently fold seared steak bites into the creamy pasta, allowing flavors to intermingle. Garnish with fresh parsley or basil for a vibrant finish.
- Serving: Plate immediately, presenting a luxurious blend of tender steak, creamy sauce, and perfectly cooked pasta.
Notes
- Choose High-Quality Meat: Select a tender cut like ribeye or sirloin with good marbling for maximum flavor and tenderness in steak bites.
- Control Skillet Temperature: Maintain medium-high heat to achieve perfect golden sear without burning meat, creating a delicious caramelized exterior while keeping inside juicy.
- Prevent Overcrowding: Space steak cubes separately in skillet to ensure proper searing and avoid steaming, which prevents developing rich, crispy crust.
- Master Sauce Consistency: Add reserved pasta water gradually if sauce becomes too thick, creating smooth, clingy texture that perfectly coats pasta and steak.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 720
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 52g
- Saturated Fat: 24g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 150mg