Spicy Garlic Butter Steak Bites with Pasta
Ingredients:
For the Steak Bites:
1 lb steak (sirloin or ribeye), cut into bite-sized pieces
2 tbsp olive oil
3 tbsp unsalted butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
1 tsp smoked paprika
Salt and black pepper, to taste
1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
For the Pasta:
8 oz pasta (fettuccine, penne, or spaghetti)
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup pasta water (reserved)
1 tbsp unsalted butter
1 tsp Italian seasoning
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Directions:
Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the steak bites, season with salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and red pepper flakes, and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until browned. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium, add butter and minced garlic, and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the cooked pasta, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning to the skillet. Stir well, adding a splash of reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce if needed.
Return the steak bites to the skillet, tossing everything together. Cook for another 1-2 minutes to blend the flavors.
Serve warm, garnished with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan if desired.
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