Description
This creamy garlic beef pasta combines tender strips of seared beef with a rich garlic parmesan sauce tossed over pasta shells for a comforting, flavor-packed meal that’s ready in under 40 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound beef sirloin or ribeye, thinly sliced
- 12 ounces pasta shells or penne
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 5 garlic cloves, finely minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup reserved pasta water
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta until al dente, then reserve 1/4 cup of the pasta water and drain.
- Season the beef with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sear the beef in batches until browned. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt the butter and sauté the garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Pour in the heavy cream and simmer for 3 minutes. Stir in the parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Return the beef to the skillet and add the cooked pasta. Add a splash of the reserved pasta water and stir until everything is well coated.
- Taste and adjust seasoning. Sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use room-temperature beef for better searing results.
- Grate cheese fresh for a creamier sauce.
- Add sautéed mushrooms or spinach for a veggie boost.
- Reheat leftovers gently with a splash of milk or cream.