Description
Tender garlic butter steak bites tossed with creamy linguine in a three-cheese sauce. This Cheesy Garlic Steak Bites and Creamy Linguine recipe is a rich skillet dinner that feels like comfort and celebration in one. Perfect for quick weeknight meals with steak or family steak dinner ideas.
Ingredients
For the Steak Bites:
1.5 lbs sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 tbsp olive oil
4 tbsp butter, divided
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
1 tsp smoked paprika
1/8 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp salt
For the Creamy Linguine:
1 lb linguine pasta
6 tbsp butter
5 cloves garlic, minced
3 cups heavy cream
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated Romano cheese
1 tsp salt
1/8 tsp black pepper
1 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
1. Toss steak cubes with olive oil, Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Let rest.
2. Melt 2 tbsp butter in a hot skillet. Add half the steak cubes in a single layer. Sear 3 minutes per side until golden. Remove and repeat with remaining steak.
3. Meanwhile, cook linguine in salted water until al dente. Drain and reserve a splash of pasta water.
4. In the same skillet, melt 6 tbsp butter. Add garlic and sauté 1 minute. Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
5. Stir in Parmesan, mozzarella, and Romano until melted and smooth. Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
6. Add the drained linguine to the sauce. Toss until every strand is coated. Add a splash of pasta water if needed.
7. Return steak bites with their juices to the skillet. Toss gently or arrange on top. Serve hot with extra Parmesan.
Notes
Stuffani’s Tip: Use freshly grated cheese it melts smoother and avoids clumps.
Stuffani’s Whisper: Some nights I save a bowl just for me, tucked in the back of the fridge. Moms deserve creamy comfort too.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 720
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 46g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 165mg
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