Garlic Butter Steak Bites with Alfredo Pasta
Garlic Butter Steak Bites with Alfredo Pasta
Ingredients
For the Garlic Butter Steak Bites
- 2 pounds ribeye, cut into 2-3 inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 3 teaspoons steak seasoning, or see individual spices below
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, if not using steak seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, if not using steak seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika, if not using steak seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano, if not using steak seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, if not using steak seasoning
- 1 tablespoon salt, if not using steak seasoning
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
For the Alfredo Sauce and Pasta
- 1 pound pasta, of choice, such as fettuccine
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded, plus more for serving
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup pasta water, as needed
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Steak Bites: Cut the ribeye into 2-3 inch bite-sized pieces. Place the steak pieces in a large bowl. Add 1 tablespoon of oil to the steak. Season the steak with either 3 teaspoons of steak seasoning, or a combination of 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon paprika, 1/2 teaspoon oregano, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and 1 tablespoon salt. Mix the seasonings thoroughly with the steak until all pieces are well-coated.
⏱️ 10 min
- 2
Sear the Steak Bites: Heat a large skillet or cast-iron pan over high heat. Once hot, add the seasoned steak bites to the pan in a single layer. Sear the steak for 2-3 minutes on each side until a nice crust forms and they are cooked to your desired doneness. Cook in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the pan and ensure proper searing. Remove the seared steak from the pan and set it aside on a plate.
⏱️ 8 min
- 3
Make the Garlic Butter for Steak: In the same pan used for searing (do not clean it, as the fond adds flavor), melt 3 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add 3-4 minced garlic cloves to the melted butter and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic. Return the seared steak bites to the pan with the garlic butter. Toss the steak bites to coat them thoroughly in the garlic butter. Remove from heat and set aside.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Cook the Pasta: While the steak is resting, bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add your pasta of choice (e.g., fettuccine) and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve about 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water before draining the pasta.
⏱️ 10 min
- 5
Prepare the Alfredo Sauce: In the same skillet used for the steak (no need to clean), melt 4 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Pour in 2 cups of heavy cream. Season with 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to taste. Let the sauce simmer gently for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it begins to slightly thicken.
⏱️ 7 min
- 6
Finish the Alfredo Sauce: Lower the heat to low. Add 1/3 cup of shredded Parmesan cheese to the sauce, stirring continuously until the cheese melts and the sauce thickens to a creamy consistency. If the sauce becomes too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water to reach your desired consistency.
⏱️ 3 min
- 7
Combine and Serve: Add the drained al dente pasta to the pan with the Alfredo sauce. Toss to coat the pasta evenly. Add the garlic butter steak bites to the pasta. Add additional shredded Parmesan cheese and 2 tablespoons of finely chopped fresh parsley. Gently mix to combine all ingredients. Serve immediately and enjoy!
⏱️ 4 min
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Garlic Butter Steak Bites with Alfredo Pasta
For the Garlic Butter Steak Bites
- 2 pounds ribeye, cut into 2-3 inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 3 teaspoons steak seasoning, or see individual spices below
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, if not using steak seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, if not using steak seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika, if not using steak seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano, if not using steak seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, if not using steak seasoning
- 1 tablespoon salt, if not using steak seasoning
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
For the Alfredo Sauce and Pasta
- 1 pound pasta, of choice, such as fettuccine
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded, plus more for serving
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup pasta water, as needed
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Steak Bites: Cut the ribeye into 2-3 inch bite-sized pieces. Place the steak pieces in a large bowl. Add 1 tablespoon of oil to the steak. Season the steak with either 3 teaspoons of steak seasoning, or a combination of 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon paprika, 1/2 teaspoon oregano, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and 1 tablespoon salt. Mix the seasonings thoroughly with the steak until all pieces are well-coated.
⏱️ 10 min - 2
Sear the Steak Bites: Heat a large skillet or cast-iron pan over high heat. Once hot, add the seasoned steak bites to the pan in a single layer. Sear the steak for 2-3 minutes on each side until a nice crust forms and they are cooked to your desired doneness. Cook in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the pan and ensure proper searing. Remove the seared steak from the pan and set it aside on a plate.
⏱️ 8 min - 3
Make the Garlic Butter for Steak: In the same pan used for searing (do not clean it, as the fond adds flavor), melt 3 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add 3-4 minced garlic cloves to the melted butter and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic. Return the seared steak bites to the pan with the garlic butter. Toss the steak bites to coat them thoroughly in the garlic butter. Remove from heat and set aside.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Cook the Pasta: While the steak is resting, bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add your pasta of choice (e.g., fettuccine) and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve about 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water before draining the pasta.
⏱️ 10 min - 5
Prepare the Alfredo Sauce: In the same skillet used for the steak (no need to clean), melt 4 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Pour in 2 cups of heavy cream. Season with 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to taste. Let the sauce simmer gently for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it begins to slightly thicken.
⏱️ 7 min - 6
Finish the Alfredo Sauce: Lower the heat to low. Add 1/3 cup of shredded Parmesan cheese to the sauce, stirring continuously until the cheese melts and the sauce thickens to a creamy consistency. If the sauce becomes too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water to reach your desired consistency.
⏱️ 3 min - 7
Combine and Serve: Add the drained al dente pasta to the pan with the Alfredo sauce. Toss to coat the pasta evenly. Add the garlic butter steak bites to the pasta. Add additional shredded Parmesan cheese and 2 tablespoons of finely chopped fresh parsley. Gently mix to combine all ingredients. Serve immediately and enjoy!
⏱️ 4 min