Here’s a rich and indulgent Garlic Butter Steak Bites with Cheesy Bowtie Pasta recipe—perfect for a cozy dinner.
🥩🧀 Garlic Butter Steak Bites with Cheesy Bowtie Pasta
Serves 2–4
Ingredients
For the steak bites
- 1 lb (450 g) steak (sirloin, ribeye, or strip), cut into bite-sized cubes
- 3 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt & pepper
- 1 tsp fresh thyme or rosemary (optional)
For the cheesy bowtie pasta
- 8 oz (225 g) bowtie pasta (farfalle)
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp flour
- 1 ½ cups milk
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt & pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. Cook the pasta
- Boil pasta in salted water according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
2. Cook the steak bites
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season steak bites with salt and pepper.
- Add butter to the skillet. Once melted, sauté steak bites 2–4 minutes per side until browned and cooked to your liking.
- Add minced garlic and herbs, cook 30–60 seconds until fragrant. Remove from skillet and keep warm.
3. Make the cheddar sauce
- In the same skillet, melt 2 tbsp butter over medium heat.
- Whisk in flour and cook 1–2 minutes to form a roux.
- Gradually whisk in milk until smooth.
- Simmer 3–5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Stir in shredded cheddar until melted and smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Combine pasta and sauce
- Add cooked bowtie pasta to the cheese sauce, stirring until fully coated.
5. Serve
- Plate cheesy pasta, then top with garlic butter steak bites.
- Spoon extra garlic butter from the skillet over the top for maximum flavor.
- Optional garnish: chopped parsley or extra shredded cheese.
Tips
- For extra flavor: Sear steak bites in batches to avoid steaming.
- Optional veggies: Toss in peas, spinach, or sautéed mushrooms for a complete meal.
- Make-ahead: Pasta can be cooked ahead; steak is best fresh.
If you want, I can also create a one-skillet version where you cook the pasta and steak together for fewer dishes. That one’s pretty convenient for busy nights.
Do you want me to make that version too?
