Garlic Butter Steak Bites & Rich Alfredo Twisted Pasta
#### **Ingredients:**
**For the Steak Bites:**
- 1 lb steak (sirloin, ribeye, or filet), cut into small cubes
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
**For the Rich Alfredo Twisted Pasta:**
- 8 oz rotini or cavatappi pasta
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- ¼ cup reserved pasta water
- Chopped parsley for garnish
#### **Instructions:**
1. Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain, reserving **¼ cup pasta water**, and set aside.
2. Heat **olive oil** in a skillet over **medium-high heat**. Add steak bites and season with salt, pepper, onion powder, and Italian seasoning. Cook for **2-3 minutes per side** until seared. Add butter and garlic, stirring for **30 seconds**, then remove steak from pan.
3. In the same skillet, melt **2 tbsp butter** and sauté garlic. Add heavy cream, Parmesan, salt, black pepper, and nutmeg. Stir until creamy, then add pasta and reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce.
4. Serve the creamy pasta with steak bites on top and garnish with fresh parsley.