This Keto Creamy Garlic Steak & Shell Pasta has a texture that is thick and creamy. We prepare this pasta with sirloin steak, keto shell pasta, butter, olive oil, garlic, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, cream cheese, Italian seasoning, black pepper, paprika, and fresh parsley. This pasta contains about 620 calories and 7 g of total carbs. This pasta takes almost 40 minutes to prepare. This Keto Creamy Garlic Steak & Shell Pasta is excellent for lunch, dinner, family meals, weeknight dinners, meal prep, cozy weekends, and satisfying low-carb meals. You can serve this pasta with Garlic Parmesan Mushrooms, Roasted Asparagus, Keto Caesar Salad, Garlic Zucchini, or Creamed Spinach.
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STATS:
- Course: Main Course, Lunch, Dinner
- No. of Calories: 620 kcal
- Diet: Keto
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cuisine: American, Italian
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Portion Size: 1½ cups
- Cooking Mode: Stovetop
- Total Servings: 4
- Difficulty Level: Easy
- Total Time: 40 minutes
TOOLS:
- Skillet
- Saucepan
- Knife
- Cutting board
- Colander
- Spatula
- Measuring cups and spoons
INGREDIENTS:
STEAK:
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 lb sirloin steak
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
KETO SHELL PASTA:
- 8 oz keto shell pasta
- ½ tsp salt
CREAMY GARLIC SAUCE:
- 2 tbsp butter
- 5 garlic cloves
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¾ cup Parmesan cheese
- 2 oz cream cheese
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp parsley
INGREDIENT NOTES AND THEIR KETO SUBSTITUTIONS:
SIRLOIN STEAK:
- We utilize sirloin steak because it cooks quickly and provides a tender, savory flavor. As a substitute, you can use ribeye, strip steak, or tenderloin.
KETO SHELL PASTA:
- We use keto shell pasta to provide the familiar pasta texture while keeping the dish low in carbs.
HEAVY CREAM:
- Heavy cream creates a rich and creamy sauce while keeping the recipe keto-friendly. As a substitute, you can use unsweetened coconut cream.
PARMESAN CHEESE:
- Parmesan provides a rich, nutty, and savory flavor to the sauce. You can replace it with Pecorino Romano.
CREAM CHEESE:
- Cream cheese helps thicken the sauce and creates a smooth texture. Mascarpone can be used instead.
BUTTER:
- Butter adds richness and helps develop the flavor of the garlic sauce. You can use ghee as an alternative.
OLIVE OIL:
- We use olive oil to sear the steak and add healthy fats. Avocado oil can be used instead.
GARLIC:
- Fresh garlic provides the main savory flavor to the creamy sauce. Garlic powder can be used if fresh garlic is unavailable.
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Garnish the steak with Italian seasoning, salt, paprika, and pepper.
- Warm one tbsp. of butter and olive oil in a pan.
- Slowly cook the steak for almost two minutes, bring it out, and put it aside.
- Cook the keto shell pasta as mentioned on the package instructions.
- Reserve a little pasta water and strain.
- Include two tbsp butter in a pan & gently cook the garlic for about half a minute.
- Slowly cook the pepper, heavy cream, Italian seasoning, and cream cheese for almost three minutes.
- Mix in the Parmesan till creamy and melted; include the cooked pasta and steak in the sauce.
- Carefully mix and cook for almost two minutes, garnish with Parmesan & parsley, and then serve hot.
TIPS:
- We utilize freshly grated Parmesan to get a smoother sauce.
- Avoid cooking the keto pasta too much, as it will get soft immediately.
- Include a little reserved pasta water if the sauce gets extra thick.
- Serve this pasta quickly when the sauce is creamy.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
SALADS:
- Creamy Broccoli Salad
- Arugula Parmesan Salad
VEGETABLES:
- Garlic Parmesan Mushrooms
- Roasted Asparagus
- Buttered Broccoli
- Garlic Zucchini
- Creamed Spinach
BREAD:
- Keto Garlic Bread
- Almond Flour Rolls
- Keto Cheesy Breadsticks
- Parmesan Herb Biscuits
- Cloud Bread
SIDES:
- Cauliflower Mash
- Keto Coleslaw
- Roasted Cauliflower
- Sautéed Mushrooms
- Brussels Sprouts
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Put the pasta in a closed box and stock it for more than 2 to 4 days.
FREEZER:
- We do not suggest storing this pasta, as the keto pasta and creamy sauce will alter their texture. If required, store this pasta for approx. 15 to 30 days.
FAQs:
Could we utilize a different cut of steak?
- Yes, you can alternate sirloin steak with tenderloin, ribeye, or strip steak.
May we utilize different keto pasta?
- Yes, you can use zucchini noodles, shirataki, or hearts-of-palm pasta.
Will we include veggies?
- Yes, you can use asparagus, mushrooms, zucchini, spinach, or broccoli.
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
NUTRITIONAL FACTS:
No. of Calories: 620 kcal
Sodium: 700 mg
Net Carbs: 4 g
Fiber: 3 g
Sugar: 2 g
Fats: 45 g
Proteins: 39 g
Portion Size: 1½ cups
Total Carbs: 7 g