Ingredients
Scale
Gather around the kitchen and let’s dive into what you’ll need to make this dish come to life:
- 12 ounces of shell pasta
- 1 pound of steak, thinly sliced (sirloin or flank works great)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup beef broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Feel free to substitute the heavy cream with half-and-half if you’re looking for a lighter option, and if you’re out of shell pasta, penne or fusilli would work just fine.
Instructions
Now, let’s get cooking! Follow these steps and you’ll have dinner on the table in no time:
- Start by cooking your shell pasta according to the package instructions. Once cooked, drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the steak slices and cook until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Remove the steak from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the chopped onion and garlic. Sauté until the onion is translucent and fragrant, about 3 minutes.
- Sprinkle in the smoked paprika and paprika, and stir well to coat the onion and garlic.
- Pour in the heavy cream and beef broth, stirring continuously. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Add the cooked pasta and steak back into the skillet. Stir everything together, allowing the flavors to meld, about 5-7 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
Pro tip from my experience: Make sure you don’t overcook the steak in the initial step, as it will continue to cook once it’s added back to the sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
Keywords: Smoky Creamy Paprika Steak Shells, recipe, cooking, food
