Creamy Garlic Butter Steak Bites with Spicy Cajun Alfredo Twisted Pasta
Creamy Garlic Butter Steak Bites with Spicy Cajun Alfredo Twisted Pasta is a delightful dish that transforms tender sirloin steak into succulent bites, perfectly complemented by a rich and zesty Cajun Alfredo sauce. This comforting meal brings together the creaminess of heavy cream and the bold flavors of garlic and Cajun spices, all served over twisted pasta for an impressive presentation. Ideal for busy weeknights or special gatherings, this recipe is quick to prepare and sure to satisfy everyone at the table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds sirloin steak, cut into bite-sized cubes
- 12 oz twisted pasta (rotini or fusilli)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the twisted pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the steak bites in batches for about 3-4 minutes on each side until browned. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium, add butter to the same skillet, then stir in heavy cream until well combined. Gradually add grated Parmesan cheese and Cajun seasoning, stirring continuously until smooth.
- Return the cooked steak bites to the skillet along with drained pasta; toss gently until everything is evenly coated in sauce and heated through.
- Serve hot, optionally garnished with extra Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 720
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 940mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 130mg