🍝 Cheesy Beef Bites and Rotini Pasta 🥩🧀✨

A creamy, cheesy pasta dish with tender beef bites and rich sauce—perfect for family dinners!

Ingredients

• 12 oz rotini pasta
• 1 lb beef (sirloin or ribeye), cut into bite-sized pieces
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp paprika
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped parsley (for garnish)

Directions

1. Cook Pasta: Boil rotini in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. Sear Beef: Heat olive oil in a skillet. Add beef, season with paprika, salt, and pepper. Sear 2–3 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
3. Make Sauce: In the same skillet, sauté garlic for 30 seconds. Add heavy cream and simmer 2–3 minutes. Stir in cheddar and Parmesan until smooth.
4. Combine: Toss cooked rotini in the cheese sauce until evenly coated.
5. Add Beef: Return beef bites to skillet. Fold gently into pasta and sauce. Heat through 1–2 minutes.
6. Serve: Transfer to a serving dish. Garnish with parsley and enjoy immediately.

Details

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 20 minutes
• Total Time: ~30 minutes
• Yield: 4 servings
• Kcal: ~450 kcal per serving

Tips for Success

• Bring beef to room temperature before cooking for tenderness.
• Cook pasta al dente so it holds shape and absorbs sauce.
• Adjust seasoning to taste—add thyme or cayenne for extra flavor.

✨ Creamy, cheesy, and hearty—this dish is comfort food at its finest!