Description
A creamy and comforting dish featuring tender slices of steak, sweet corn, and bowtie pasta smothered in a rich Parmesan cheese sauce. This easy-to-make skillet meal combines savory flavors and delightful textures, perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta & Vegetables
- 12 oz bowtie pasta
- 1 cup sweet corn
Sauce
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1 1/2 cups shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Protein & Oil
- 8 oz steak, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the bowtie pasta and cook until al dente, usually about 10-12 minutes. Drain the pasta and set it aside for later.
- Cook Steak: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the thinly sliced steak and cook until browned on the outside and cooked to your desired doneness, about 3-4 minutes. Remove the steak from the skillet and set aside.
- Make Roux: In the same skillet, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and quickly stir in the all-purpose flour. Cook and stir constantly for 1-2 minutes to form a smooth roux without allowing it to brown too much.
- Add Milk & Thicken: Gradually whisk in the whole milk, ensuring no lumps form. Bring the mixture to a low boil, stirring continuously until it thickens, about 4-5 minutes.
- Add Seasoning & Cheese: Stir in salt, black pepper, and shredded Parmesan cheese. Continue stirring until the cheese melts and the sauce is smooth and creamy.
- Combine Ingredients: Gently fold in the cooked pasta, sweet corn, and cooked steak. Toss everything together to combine and allow the ingredients to heat through evenly.
- Serve: Plate the creamy Parmesan steak and sweet corn bowtie pasta immediately while hot for the best taste and texture.
Notes
- For best results, use fresh sweet corn when in season for maximum sweetness and flavor.
- You can substitute steak with chicken or shrimp for a variation in protein.
- Leftovers reheat well; add a splash of milk to loosen the sauce when reheating to maintain creaminess.
Keywords: Parmesan steak pasta, creamy steak pasta, sweet corn pasta, bowtie pasta recipe, easy dinner skillet, cheese sauce pasta