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Creamy Steak & Shells

A rich and comforting 30-minute pasta dinner with tender steak and creamy Parmesan sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dinner, Main
Cuisine American, Comfort Food
Servings 4 servings
Calories 520 kcal

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Large skillet
  • Wooden spoon
  • Colander

Ingredients
  

Pasta & Steak

  • 12 oz shell pasta
  • 1 lb sirloin steak thinly sliced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup beef broth
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese grated

Instructions
 

  • Cook pasta shells in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and reserve some pasta water.
  • Season steak with salt and pepper. Sear in hot skillet with olive oil for 1–2 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
  • In same skillet, melt butter and sauté onion and garlic until soft and fragrant.
  • Add beef broth to deglaze pan, then stir in cream and simmer until slightly thickened.
  • Stir in Parmesan until smooth, then add pasta shells and toss to coat.
  • Return steak to skillet and simmer briefly until heated through. Serve hot.

Notes

Use freshly grated Parmesan for best texture and flavor.
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