Description
Garlic Butter Steak Bites with Smoky Chipotle Cream Cheese Pasta is a delicious and indulgent American main course that pairs tender, seared sirloin steak cubes tossed in garlic butter with a creamy, smoky chipotle pasta. This hearty and flavorful dish combines perfectly cooked penne pasta coated in a smooth chipotle cream cheese sauce, topped with juicy garlic-infused steak bites, making it a wonderful meal for steak and pasta lovers alike.
Ingredients
Scale
Steak Bites
- 1 pound sirloin steak, cut into bite-sized cubes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Pasta and Sauce
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 to 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Garnish
- 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the penne pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta, reserving 1/4 cup of the pasta water, and set aside.
- Sear the steak bites: While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the steak cubes with salt and pepper. Add the steak bites to the hot skillet in a single layer and sear for 2 to 3 minutes per side until browned and cooked to your desired doneness.
- Add garlic butter: To the skillet with the steak, add butter and minced garlic. Stir to coat the steak bites in the garlic butter, then remove from heat and set the skillet aside.
- Prepare the chipotle cream sauce: In a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, combine softened cream cheese, milk, finely chopped chipotle peppers, smoked paprika, onion powder, and grated Parmesan cheese. Stir constantly until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy. Add a splash of the reserved pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce to a desired consistency.
- Toss pasta in sauce: Add the cooked penne pasta to the chipotle cream sauce and toss until the pasta is evenly coated with the creamy, smoky sauce.
- Serve and garnish: Plate the pasta and top it with the garlic butter steak bites. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley if desired, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Adjust the number of chipotle peppers to control the spice level according to your taste.
- You can substitute sirloin steak with ribeye or New York strip for a richer flavor and texture.
- Add a squeeze of fresh lime juice over the finished dish to add a zesty contrast to the creamy sauce.
