Description
Tender steak bites cooked in garlic butter and served with spicy Cajun Alfredo twisted pasta. A quick and flavorful meal perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb sirloin steak, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 8 oz twisted pasta
- 3 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the twisted pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tbsp butter and sear the steak bites until browned (3-4 minutes). Remove from the skillet.
- In the same skillet, melt the remaining butter. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Pour in the heavy cream, stirring constantly. Bring to a simmer.
- Add Parmesan cheese, Cajun seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Stir until the sauce thickens.
- Return the cooked steak bites to the skillet and mix with the sauce.
- Add the cooked pasta and toss to coat evenly.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use high-quality steak for the best flavor and texture.
- Adjust Cajun seasoning and red pepper flakes to control the spice level.
- For a lighter option, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
Keywords: garlic butter steak bites, Cajun Alfredo pasta, spicy pasta recipe