A fast and comforting one-skillet pasta featuring tender steak, shell pasta, and a creamy smoked paprika sauce.
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Calories: 620kcal
Equipment
- Large skillet
- Pot for pasta
- strainer
Ingredients
- 12 oz shell pasta
- 1 lb steak, cut into bite-sized pieces
- salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1.5 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 0.5 cup beef broth
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- chopped parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook shell pasta in salted water according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- Season steak with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear steak for 2–3 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
- Lower heat to medium, melt butter, and sauté garlic for 1 minute.
- Add heavy cream and beef broth. Simmer 3–4 minutes, scraping browned bits from the bottom.
- Stir in Parmesan until melted and creamy.
- Return steak and pasta to the skillet and toss to coat. Remove from heat and garnish with parsley.
Notes
Garnish with parsley. Add vegetables like spinach or mushrooms if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 620kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 165mg | Sodium: 420mg | Potassium: 430mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 900IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 230mg | Iron: 3mg