Cheesy Garlic Butter Steak Bites Bake
A creamy, oven-baked dish featuring cubed sirloin steak, garlic, and pasta that brings the main components of dinner together in one bake.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb Cubed sirloin steak
- 3 tablespoons Butter
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 12 oz Penne pasta, dry
- 1.5 cups Heavy cream
- 1.5 cups Mozzarella cheese, shredded or thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons Parsley, chopped
- Salt, to taste After adding sauces and cheese
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the penne pasta in boiling water until it is 1–2 minutes short of the package’s full cooking time, then drain. Keep a little pasta water to loosen the filling if it looks dry.
Cooking
- In a large skillet, melt some butter and sear the cubed sirloin steak with minced garlic until they are nicely browned.
- Toss the cooked steak together with the drained penne pasta and a generous splash of heavy cream until everything is coated.
- Transfer the mixture to a 9-by-13-inch baking dish, sprinkle generously with mozzarella cheese on top, and bake until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Begin checking after about 20–30 minutes, continuing to bake as necessary until the filling is hot and the edges are bubbling. If the topping browns too quickly, cover loosely with foil.
- Let the dish rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Warm dairy gently and stir until smooth. Hard boiling can separate a creamy sauce. Add a splash of milk or pasta water if the sauce becomes too thick. Refrigerate leftovers promptly and reheat until hot throughout.