Name: Garlic Butter Steak Bites Over Creamy Pepper Jack Penne: A Comforting, Flavor-Packed Dinner
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs Sirloin steak, cut into bite-sized pieces (Pat dry before seasoning); 3 tbsp Butter (Room temperature); 1 tsp Olive oil; 4 cloves Garlic, minced; 1 tsp Salt (Divided as needed); 0.5 tsp Black pepper (Divided as needed); 0.5 tsp Garlic powder (Divided as needed); 0.5 tsp Smoked paprika (Divided as needed); 0.5 tsp Dried thyme; 12 oz Penne pasta; 2 cups Heavy cream; 1 cup Shredded Pepper Jack cheese; 0.5 cup Shredded cheddar cheese; 0.5 cup Grated Parmesan cheese (plus extra for garnish); 2 tbsp Butter (for sauce); 0.5 tsp Smoked paprika (for sauce); 0.5 tsp Garlic powder (for sauce); 0.5 tsp Salt (for sauce); 0.5 tsp Black pepper (for sauce)

Ingredients

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1.5 lbs Sirloin steak, cut into bite-sized pieces (Pat dry before seasoning)
3 tbsp Butter (Room temperature)
1 tsp Olive oil
4 cloves Garlic, minced
1 tsp Salt (Divided as needed)
0.5 tsp Black pepper (Divided as needed)
0.5 tsp Garlic powder (Divided as needed)
0.5 tsp Smoked paprika (Divided as needed)
0.5 tsp Dried thyme
12 oz Penne pasta
2 cups Heavy cream
1 cup Shredded Pepper Jack cheese
0.5 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
0.5 cup Grated Parmesan cheese (plus extra for garnish)
2 tbsp Butter (for sauce)
0.5 tsp Smoked paprika (for sauce)
0.5 tsp Garlic powder (for sauce)
0.5 tsp Salt (for sauce)
0.5 tsp Black pepper (for sauce)

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Instructions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook penne until al dente, drain, and reserve a small cup of pasta water.
Pat steak bites dry and season with 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp smoked paprika, and 1/2 tsp dried thyme.
Heat 1 tsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear steak bites 2–3 minutes per side until browned. Remove and keep warm.
Reduce heat to medium. Add 3 tbsp butter and minced garlic to skillet. Cook 30 seconds. Toss steak briefly in garlic butter and remove.
Melt 2 tbsp butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add heavy cream and bring to a low simmer.
Gradually stir in Pepper Jack, cheddar, and Parmesan cheeses until smooth. Thin with reserved pasta water if needed.
Season sauce with 1/2 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Taste and adjust.
Fold cooked penne into cheese sauce. Plate pasta and top with garlic butter steak bites. Garnish with extra Parmesan or herbs.

Notes

Serve with a simple green salad, roasted broccoli, or garlic bread. A light red wine pairs well.

Author: lina
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Main
Method: Skillet/Pasta
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 720
Sugar: 4 g
Sodium: 950 mg
Fat: 42 g
Saturated Fat: 22 g
Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 48 g
Fiber: 3 g
Protein: 42 g
Cholesterol: 160 mg