Description
Indulge in the mouthwatering combination of Garlic Butter Steak Bites with Spicy Cajun Alfredo Twisted Pasta, a dish that brings together juicy sirloin steak and creamy pasta enveloped in a rich sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this recipe is not only quick to prepare—ready in just 35 minutes—but it also packs a flavor punch with its bold garlic and Cajun seasoning. The tender steak bites, enhanced by the savory garlic butter, create a satisfying meal that will impress both family and guests alike. Serve it up with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for an added touch of color and flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ lbs sirloin steak
- 12 oz twisted pasta (rotini or fusilli)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 cloves garlic
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes, optional (for heat)
- 4 tbsp butter
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1. Cook the twisted pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, reserving some pasta water before draining.
- 2. Pat steak cubes dry and season with garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- 3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; sear steak cubes until browned on all sides.
- 4. In the same skillet, melt butter, add minced garlic, then pour in heavy cream and Cajun seasoning to simmer until thickened.
- 5. Stir in Parmesan cheese and adjust sauce consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
- 6. Toss cooked pasta into the sauce along with the steak bites; combine gently and warm through.
- 7. Serve garnished with chopped parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 780
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 47g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 57g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 115mg