Description
A delightful meal combining tender steak, aromatic garlic, and Parmesan cheese served over rotini pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound of steak (sirloin or ribeye, cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 8 ounces of rotini pasta
- 4 tablespoons of olive oil, divided
- 4 cloves of garlic (minced)
- 1 cup of heavy cream
- 1 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon of black pepper
- Salt to taste
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of salted water, add rotini, and cook until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving about 1/2 cup of pasta water.
- In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add steak bites, season with salt and black pepper, and sear for 2-3 minutes on each side. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil, lower the heat, and sauté minced garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. Adjust thickness with reserved pasta water if needed.
- Add cooked rotini and seared steak to the skillet, tossing until well coated in the sauce. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
Notes
- For a leaner option, use chicken or turkey instead of steak.
- Swap out Parmesan for nutritional yeast for a dairy-free alternative.
- Use gluten-free rotini if needed.
- Let steak marinate in olive oil, garlic, and spices for at least 30 minutes for better flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat in the microwave or skillet over low heat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Steak Bites, Garlic Parmesan Sauce, Rotini, Pasta, Quick Dinner