Description
Rich, indulgent, and absolutely irresistible—Cheesy Garlic Steak Bites over Creamy Linguine Pasta is the ultimate comfort food-meets-gourmet dish. Perfect for a quick dinner idea, special occasion, or when you’re just craving something truly satisfying, this easy recipe features juicy steak bites seared in garlic butter and served over velvety pasta drenched in a creamy parmesan sauce. Whether you’re looking for new dinner ideas, a quick weeknight win, or a hearty yet elegant meal, this one hits every mark—fast, flavorful, and absolutely delicious.
Ingredients
1 lb sirloin steak, cut into 1–1½ inch cubes
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
1 tsp garlic powder
2 tbsp olive oil
3 tbsp butter, divided
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream
¾ cup grated parmesan cheese
8 oz linguine pasta
2 tbsp chopped Italian parsley
½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
1. Bring steak to room temperature and pat dry. Season with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
2. Boil linguine in salted water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain.
3. Heat 2 tbsp butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear steak bites in batches for 2–3 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
4. Lower heat to medium, add remaining butter and minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté for 30 seconds.
5. Add heavy cream, simmer for 2–3 minutes, then stir in parmesan until smooth.
6. Toss in the cooked linguine and splash in pasta water as needed to loosen the sauce.
7. Stir in chopped parsley and crushed red pepper flakes if using.
8. Return steak bites to the pan or place over plated pasta. Spoon garlic butter over top.
9. Garnish with more parmesan and parsley before serving.
Notes
Use room-temperature steak for even searing and better texture.
Always reserve some pasta water—it’s key for emulsifying the sauce.
Fresh parmesan melts smoother and tastes better than pre-shredded.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 720
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 41g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
Keywords: steak pasta, quick dinner, creamy garlic steak, easy recipe, comfort food