Prep time: 10 mins | Cook time: 8 mins | Servings: 4
Ingredients:
1.5 lbs (700g) sirloin or ribeye steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 tbsp olive oil
4 tbsp unsalted butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp onion powder
Salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
Fresh parsley and red pepper flakes (for garnish)
Instructions:
1. Pat steak cubes completely dry with paper towels. Season generously with salt, pepper, and onion powder.
2. Heat olive oil in a heavy skillet or cast-iron pan over high heat until smoking.
3. Add steak cubes in a single layer (do not overcrowd; work in batches if needed). Sear without moving for 2 minutes to get a deep golden crust.
4. Flip and cook for another 2 minutes until browned on all sides.
5. Reduce heat to medium, add butter and minced garlic. Spoon the melted garlic butter over the steak bites continuously for 1–2 minutes.
6. Remove from heat and transfer steak bites to a plate to rest.
Creamy Parmesan Farfalle Pasta
Prep time: 5 mins | Cook time: 12 mins | Servings: 4
Ingredients:
12 oz (340g) farfalle (bowtie) pasta
2 tbsp unsalted butter
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup reserved pasta water
1/2 tsp garlic powder
Salt, black pepper, and chili flakes to taste
Instructions:
1. Boil farfalle in salted water until al dente (about 10 minutes). Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain.
2. In the same pot or skillet over medium heat, melt butter and pour in heavy cream. Bring to a gentle simmer for 2 minutes.
3. Whisk in garlic powder, salt, pepper, and chili flakes.
4. Stir in grated Parmesan off the heat until melted and smooth.
5. Toss the cooked pasta into the sauce, adding splashes of reserved pasta water as needed to reach a glossy, creamy consistency.
6. Plate the pasta alongside the steak bites, drizzling leftover garlic butter over the top and garnishing with chopped parsley.