Description
Succulent steak bites dance with rotini in a creamy garlic parmesan sauce, creating a restaurant-worthy meal right in your kitchen. Crispy edges, bold flavors, and silky sauce invite you to savor each perfect, indulgent bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (454 grams) sirloin steak
- 12 ounces (340 grams) rotini pasta
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
Seasonings and Herbs:
- 4 garlic cloves
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- Salt
- Black pepper
Fats and Cooking Ingredients:
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Cook rotini in heavily salted water at a rolling boil for 10-12 minutes until perfectly tender. Drain pasta, preserving 1/2 cup of starchy cooking liquid.
- Generously season steak pieces with kosher salt and cracked black pepper, ensuring even coverage.
- Place cast iron skillet over medium-high heat, allowing surface to become scorching hot. Introduce butter and let it melt completely.
- Carefully place seasoned steak pieces into hot skillet, creating a single layer without overcrowding. Sear for 2-3 minutes per side until exterior develops a rich golden-brown crust.
- Introduce minced garlic into skillet, tossing meat quickly to distribute aromatic flavors for approximately 60 seconds.
- Transfer seared steak bites to a separate plate, keeping them warm and preserving their juicy interior.
- Reduce skillet heat to medium and melt fresh butter. Add finely chopped garlic, allowing it to become fragrant without browning.
- Pour heavy cream into skillet, incorporating Italian seasoning while continuously whisking to prevent separation.
- Gradually sprinkle Parmesan cheese into cream mixture, stirring consistently until sauce transforms into a smooth, velvety consistency.
- Adjust sauce with salt and pepper, tasting to ensure balanced flavor profile.
- Introduce cooked rotini directly into garlic Parmesan sauce, gently folding to ensure complete pasta coverage.
- If sauce appears too dense, incorporate reserved pasta water to achieve desired silkiness.
- Reintroduce seared steak bites into skillet, delicately combining with pasta and sauce.
- Plate dish elegantly, garnishing with freshly chopped parsley and additional Parmesan cheese for enhanced presentation.
Notes
- Choose high-quality, tender cuts like sirloin or ribeye for the most succulent steak bites.
- Pat steak dry before seasoning to ensure a perfect golden-brown sear and prevent steaming.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan cheese for a richer, more authentic flavor compared to pre-packaged options.
- Adjust pasta cooking time slightly to maintain a firm al dente texture that complements the creamy sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 742 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 410 mg
- Fat: 46 g
- Saturated Fat: 25 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 47 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 43 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg