🥩 Paprika Dream Steak Shells (Creamy & Bold Flavor Pasta)
📌 Description
Paprika Dream Steak Shells is a rich, comforting pasta dish featuring tender seared steak tossed with jumbo pasta shells in a smoky paprika cream sauce. It’s the perfect fusion of bold spices and creamy indulgence—ideal for weeknight dinners or impressive comfort meals.
🕒 Prep Time: 15 mins
🍳 Cook Time: 25 mins
⏱ Total Time: 40 mins
🍽 Servings: 4
🔥 Nutrition: ~520 kcal | 38g protein per serving
🛒 Ingredients
300g steak (sirloin or ribeye), thinly sliced
250g jumbo pasta shells
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp butter
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup heavy cream
½ cup beef broth
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 ½ tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp chili flakes (optional)
Salt & black pepper to taste
Fresh parsley (for garnish)
👨🍳 Instructions
Cook the Pasta
Boil pasta shells in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Sear the Steak
Heat olive oil in a pan over high heat.
Season steak with salt, pepper, and paprika.
Sear quickly (1–2 minutes per side) and remove.
Build the Sauce
In the same pan, melt butter and sauté garlic.
Add beef broth and let simmer for 2 minutes.
Pour in cream, paprika, and chili flakes. Stir well.
Make it Creamy
Add Parmesan cheese and stir until smooth and thick.
Combine Everything
Add cooked pasta and steak back into the pan.
Toss until fully coated in sauce.
Serve
Garnish with parsley and extra Parmesan. Serve hot.
🧁 Flavor & Experience
Creamy, smoky, and deeply savory with tender juicy steak and a silky paprika-infused sauce that clings perfectly to every shell.
🍽 Serving Ideas
Pair with garlic bread
Serve with a fresh green salad
Add roasted vegetables on the side
