That sounds like a rich and delicious dish! Here’s a breakdown and quick recipe you can follow for Creamy Shell Pasta with Herb Butter Steak Bites & Roasted Tomatoes:
🥩 Herb Butter Steak Bites
Ingredients:
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1 lb sirloin or ribeye steak, cut into bite-sized pieces
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Salt & pepper
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2 tbsp olive oil
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2 tbsp butter
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3 garlic cloves, minced
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1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley or thyme (or both)
Instructions:
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Pat steak dry and season generously with salt and pepper.
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Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high. Sear steak bites in batches for 1–2 minutes per side.
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Reduce heat to medium, add butter, garlic, and herbs. Stir to coat steak bites. Remove from heat and set aside.
🍅 Roasted Tomatoes
Ingredients:
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1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes
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1 tbsp olive oil
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Salt, pepper, and a pinch of Italian herbs
Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
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Toss tomatoes with oil, salt, pepper, and herbs.
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Roast on a sheet pan for 15–20 minutes until blistered and slightly caramelized.
🍝 Creamy Shell Pasta
Ingredients:
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12 oz medium shell pasta
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1 tbsp butter
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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1 cup heavy cream
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½ cup grated Parmesan
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Salt, pepper, and a pinch of nutmeg
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Optional: baby spinach or peas for added veggies
Instructions:
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Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water.
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In a skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic. Add cream and simmer 2–3 min.
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Stir in Parmesan, seasonings, and a splash of pasta water to loosen.
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Toss in drained pasta (and spinach/peas if using). Cook until creamy.
🥄 Assembly
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Plate the creamy shells.
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Top with herb butter steak bites.
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Scatter roasted tomatoes over the top.
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Garnish with extra herbs and a sprinkle of Parmesan.
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