Tender garlic butter steak bites, creamy white sauce, and perfectly cooked penne tossed with fresh broccoli — this rich and comforting pasta dish is packed with cheesy, savory flavor in every bite.
🧾 Ingredients
12 oz penne pasta 🍝
1 lb steak (sirloin or ribeye), cubed 🥩
2 cups broccoli florets 🥦
2 tbsp butter 🧈
1 tbsp olive oil
4 cloves garlic (minced) 🧄
1 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp Italian seasoning
🥣 Creamy White Sauce
2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp flour
2 cups milk or heavy cream 🥛
1/2 cup parmesan cheese 🧀
1/2 cup mozzarella cheese 🧀
1 tbsp cream cheese (optional)
Salt & pepper to taste
👨🍳 Instructions
1. 🍝 Cook pasta & broccoli
Boil penne until al dente. During the last 2 minutes, add broccoli to the same pot. Drain and set aside.
2. 🥩 Cook steak bites
Season steak with salt, pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning. Heat oil and butter in a skillet and sear steak bites until browned and juicy. Remove and set aside.
3. 🧄 Add garlic
In the same skillet, cook garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. 🥣 Make the white sauce
Melt butter, whisk in flour, then slowly add milk or cream. Stir until smooth.
5. 🧀 Make it cheesy
Add parmesan, mozzarella, and cream cheese. Stir until creamy and melted.
6. 🍝 Combine everything
Add penne, broccoli, and steak bites back into the skillet. Toss until fully coated in the creamy sauce.
7. 🍽️ Serve
Top with extra parmesan and cracked black pepper before serving hot.
😋 Description
Creamy Steak Bites Penne with Broccoli in White Sauce is rich, cheesy, and loaded with juicy steak and tender broccoli. The velvety white sauce coats every bite for the ultimate comfort pasta experience.
❓ Question
Would you add extra steak 🥩 or extra broccoli 🥦?
