🥩🧀 Steak & Cheese Shells Pasta
Rich, creamy, and loaded with tender steak and cheesy shells — comfort food with a little steakhouse flair.
🛒 Ingredients
- 12 oz medium pasta shells
- 1 lb sirloin steak (or ribeye), thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1½ cups shredded provolone or mozzarella
- ½ cup shredded cheddar
- ½ cup grated Parmesan
- Salt & black pepper to taste
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- Fresh parsley (optional)
🔥 Instructions
1️⃣ Cook the Pasta
Boil shells in salted water until al dente.
Drain and set aside.
2️⃣ Cook the Steak
Season steak with salt and pepper.
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
Sear steak quickly (1–2 minutes per side).
Remove and set aside (don’t overcook).
3️⃣ Build the Sauce
In the same pan, melt butter.
Sauté onion 3–4 minutes until soft.
Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
Pour in beef broth and simmer 2–3 minutes.
Stir in heavy cream and Italian seasoning.
Simmer until slightly thickened.
4️⃣ Add the Cheese
Lower heat and stir in provolone, cheddar, and Parmesan until smooth.
5️⃣ Combine
Add cooked pasta and steak back into skillet.
Toss until coated and heated through.
🍽️ Serve With
- Garlic bread
- Side salad
- Roasted broccoli or asparagus
💡 Tips
- Slice steak against the grain for tenderness.
- For a Philly-style twist, add sautéed bell peppers.
- Want it spicy? Add crushed red pepper flakes.
If you’d like, I can also give you a one-pot version, slow cooker version, or a lighter high-protein version.
