Description
Sizzling steak bites dance with rotini in a luscious garlic parmesan sauce, creating a symphony of savory flavors. Rich, creamy, and irresistibly comforting, this dish invites diners to savor each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 1 lb (450 g) steak (sirloin, ribeye, or filet), cut into bite-sized pieces
Seasonings and Aromatics:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt
- Black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Pasta and Sauce Ingredients:
- 12 oz (340 g) rotini pasta
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 ½ cups (360 ml) heavy cream
- ¾ cup (75 g) grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt
- Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (plus extra for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare pasta foundation by boiling salted water and cooking rotini until perfectly tender. Drain thoroughly and set pasta aside, allowing residual heat to dissipate.
- Season steak pieces aggressively with aromatic Italian herbs, kosher salt, and cracked black pepper. Create a scorching hot environment in a skillet with olive oil, then strategically arrange meat in a single layer. Sear each side for 2-3 minutes, developing a rich caramelized exterior while maintaining desired internal temperature.
- Reduce skillet heat and introduce butter, allowing it to melt gracefully. Incorporate minced garlic, releasing its intense aromatics for approximately one minute. Reintroduce seared steak, gently tossing to enrobe each morsel in luxurious garlic-infused butter.
- Craft a velvety sauce by melting butter and sautéing garlic until fragrant. Stream in heavy cream and optional red pepper flakes, bringing the mixture to a delicate simmer. Gradually incorporate Parmesan cheese, stirring continuously until the sauce transforms into a silky, slightly thickened consistency.
- Unite pasta with the luscious sauce, ensuring each rotini strand becomes thoroughly coated. Gently fold in fresh parsley to introduce a vibrant herbaceous note.
- Create an inviting presentation by arranging creamy rotini as a base, then crown with golden steak bites. Finish with a generous dusting of additional Parmesan and scattered parsley, serving immediately to preserve optimal temperature and texture.
Notes
- Choose tender cuts like sirloin or ribeye for melt-in-your-mouth steak bites that cook quickly and absorb flavor beautifully.
- Pat steak pieces dry before seasoning to ensure perfect golden-brown searing and prevent steaming instead of browning.
- Allow steak to rest at room temperature for 15-20 minutes before cooking to guarantee even cooking and maximum tenderness.
- Create a gluten-free version by using gluten-free rotini and ensuring Parmesan cheese is certified gluten-free.
- Reduce sauce calories by substituting half-and-half or whole milk for heavy cream without compromising rich flavor.
- Add extra protein by incorporating grilled chicken or shrimp as alternative meat options in this versatile recipe.
- Balance spice levels by adjusting red pepper flakes or using mild paprika for sensitive palates.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 750
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 45 g
- Saturated Fat: 22 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg