Garlic Butter Steak Bites & Creamy Parmesan Shells

The 20-Minute Dinner That Tastes Like a Steakhouse Meal

If you love big flavor but don’t always have the time for complicated cooking, this recipe will become your new favorite. Garlic Butter Steak Bites & Creamy Parmesan Shells is the ultimate comfort-food combo — juicy, golden-seared steak bites drenched in garlic butter paired with velvety, cheesy pasta shells.

It’s a one-pan-plus-one-pot meal that feels fancy but comes together in minutes.

⭐ Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Fast: Ready in about 20 minutes.
Comforting: Steak + creamy pasta = perfection.
Kid-approved AND date-night worthy.
Budget-friendly steakhouse vibes at home.

🥩 Ingredients

For the Garlic Butter Steak Bites

1 lb sirloin or ribeye, cut into bite-sized cubes
1 tbsp olive oil
Salt & black pepper
3 tbsp butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp fresh parsley (optional)
Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional but delicious)

For the Creamy Parmesan Shells

8 oz small pasta shells
2 tbsp butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Salt & pepper
Splash of pasta water (if needed)

🔥 How to Make the Garlic Butter Steak Bites

Season & Sear
Toss the steak cubes with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a hot skillet and add the steak in a single layer.
Don’t crowd the pan! You want that golden crust.
Sear for 2–3 minutes until browned but still juicy.
Make the Garlic Butter
Reduce heat. Add butter, garlic, and (if using) a pinch of red pepper flakes.
Let the butter bubble around the steak, coating each bite in rich, garlicky flavor.
Finish with Parsley
Toss in parsley for freshness and remove from heat.

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🍝 How to Make Creamy Parmesan Shells

Cook the Pasta
Boil the shells in salted water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water.
Build the Cream Sauce
In a saucepan, melt butter and sauté garlic for 30 seconds.
Pour in the heavy cream and warm gently.
Add the Parmesan
Stir in the Parmesan until smooth. If the sauce thickens too much, loosen with pasta water.
Combine
Add the cooked shells to the sauce and stir until perfectly coated.

🍽️ Bring It All Together

Serve a generous spoonful of creamy Parmesan shells topped with a pile of sizzling garlic butter steak bites.
Finish with a sprinkle of Parmesan, cracked pepper, and fresh parsley.

The contrast is incredible: buttery, melt-in-your-mouth pasta against savory, seared steak with garlic perfume in every bite.

🌟 Tips for the Juiciest Steak Bites

Use sirloin, ribeye, or NY strip for tenderness.
Pat steak dry before searing for a perfect crust.
Don’t overcook — medium or medium-rare keeps bites juicy.
Freshly grated Parmesan makes the creamiest sauce.

❤️ Why This Meal Works

It’s rich without being heavy, indulgent without requiring hours of work, and satisfying enough to feel like a restaurant-quality dinner. Whether it’s a weeknight meal or a special treat, this recipe delivers every time.