Here’s a rich, indulgent, and restaurant-quality recipe for Garlic Butter Steak Bites with Creamy Pasta — tender, buttery steak paired with a silky, garlicky pasta sauce.

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🥩 Garlic Butter Steak Bites with Creamy Pasta

Serves: 2–3

Ingredients

For the steak bites

• 1 lb sirloin, ribeye, or filet mignon, cut into 1-inch cubes

• Salt & black pepper

• 2–3 tbsp olive oil

• 3 tbsp unsalted butter

• 4 garlic cloves, minced

• 1 tsp fresh thyme or rosemary (optional)

For the creamy pasta

• 8 oz pasta (fettuccine, penne, or your favorite)

• 2 tbsp butter

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 cup heavy cream

• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan

• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

• Salt & black pepper to taste

• 2 tbsp chopped parsley, for garnish

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Instructions

1. Cook the pasta

1. Boil pasta in salted water according to package directions.

2. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water, and set aside.

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2. Sear the steak bites

1. Pat steak cubes very dry; season generously with salt & pepper.

2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

3. Add steak in a single layer (don’t crowd) and sear 2–3 minutes per side until browned.

4. Remove steak and set aside.

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3. Make garlic butter

1. In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium.

2. Add 3 tbsp butter, garlic, and thyme/rosemary (if using).

3. Cook 1–2 minutes until fragrant.

4. Return steak to skillet, toss to coat in garlic butter. Remove from pan to keep warm.

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4. Make creamy pasta sauce

1. In a separate skillet, melt 2 tbsp butter over medium heat.

2. Add garlic and sauté 1 minute.

3. Stir in heavy cream and simmer 2–3 minutes.

4. Add Parmesan and stir until melted and smooth.

5. If sauce is too thick, loosen with reserved pasta water.

6. Season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (optional).

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5. Combine and serve

1. Toss cooked pasta in creamy sauce.

2. Top with garlic butter steak bites.

3. Garnish with chopped parsley.

4. Serve immediately with extra Parmesan if desired.

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Tips

• Use high heat for the steak — ensures a nice sear without overcooking.

• Pat meat dry to get a golden crust.

• Don’t overcook the pasta — al dente is perfect for creamy sauces.

• Optional add-ins: mushrooms, spinach, or sun-dried tomatoes for extra flavor.

• Make it extra garlicky: sauté additional garlic in the pasta sauce or butter.

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I can also give you a one-pan version where you cook the steak and pasta together in the creamy sauce for fewer dishes.

Do you want me to do that?