Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta shells
- 1 lb steak, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta shells according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, sauté until soft.
- Add the steak pieces to the skillet, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned.
- Stir in heavy cream and smoked paprika; simmer until sauce thickens slightly.
- Mix cooked pasta shells into the steak sauce, ensuring they are well coated.
- Serve the creamy pasta garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
Choose steak cuts like sirloin or ribeye for best results. Adjust smoked paprika to taste and use reserved pasta water to thin if necessary. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg