Description
Tender sirloin steak bites seasoned with garlic butter served over creamy pepper jack pasta, creating a decadent and satisfying meal loaded with flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Steak Bites:
- 1 1/2 pounds sirloin steak, cut into bite-sized cubes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For the Creamy Pepper Jack Pasta:
- 1 pound penne or rigatoni pasta
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups shredded pepper jack cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Cook pasta until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Season and Sear Steak: Season steak cubes and sear in a skillet until browned. Set aside.
- Prepare Sauce: In the same skillet, sauté garlic in butter, add flour, then whisk in milk and cream until thickened.
- Add Cheese and Pasta: Stir in cheeses until melted, then mix in cooked pasta. Top with steak and parsley.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- Marinate steak for extra flavor before cooking.
- Substitute mozzarella for a milder pasta dish.
- Pair with a side salad or roasted vegetables.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop, Searing, Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 690
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 54 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg
