10/19/2025
🥩🧀 “He said this tastes like something from a fancy restaurant… but better! 🤭❤️”
Creamy, cheesy, garlicky pasta shells loaded with juicy steak bites, tender broccoli, and colorful peppers — all tossed in one skillet 🥦🌈
It’s comfort food perfection you’ll crave again and again 😋
🍝 Cheesy Garlic Steak Shells with Broccoli & Peppers
🧄 Ingredients
12 oz medium pasta shells
1 lb steak (sirloin or ribeye), cut into bite-sized pieces
2 tbsp olive oil
3 tbsp butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup broccoli florets
1 cup sliced bell peppers (any color)
1 cup heavy cream
¾ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup grated parmesan cheese
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp smoked paprika
Salt & black pepper, to taste
Fresh parsley, for garnish 🌿
👩🍳 Directions
1️⃣ Cook the pasta: Boil salted water, cook shells until al dente. Drain & set aside.
2️⃣ Sear the steak: Heat olive oil, season steak with salt, pepper, garlic powder & paprika. Sear 4–6 mins until browned. Remove & set aside.
3️⃣ Sauté veggies: In the same skillet, melt butter, add garlic (30 sec), toss in broccoli & peppers — cook 4–5 mins.
4️⃣ Make the sauce: Lower heat, stir in heavy cream, mozzarella, and parmesan. Whisk till creamy & smooth.
5️⃣ Combine: Add pasta & steak back. Toss everything until well coated.
6️⃣ Serve hot: Garnish with fresh parsley & a sprinkle of parmesan 🧀✨
⏱️ Prep Time: 10 mins
🔥 Cook Time: 25 mins
🍽️ Servings: 4
💫 Total Time: 35 mins
❤️ This dish has everything you love: juicy steak, rich garlic sauce, and that melty cheese magic that keeps everyone coming back for seconds!
💬 Would you try this for dinner tonight or save it for the weekend?👇