Description
Savor the rich and flavorful Creamy Garlic Butter Steak Bites served alongside spicy Cajun Alfredo twisted pasta. This quick and indulgent dish combines tender seared steak bites with a luscious garlic butter sauce, freshened up by a creamy Cajun-spiced Alfredo that coats perfectly cooked rotini pasta. Perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Protein
- 1.5 pounds sirloin steak, cut into bite-sized pieces
Pasta
- 12 oz twisted pasta (rotini or fusilli)
Sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Other
- Olive oil for cooking
- Salt, for pasta water
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the twisted pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes. Drain the pasta and set aside.
- Sear Steak Bites: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add a drizzle of olive oil. Add the sirloin steak bites in a single layer and sear until browned on all sides, approximately 3-4 minutes per side. Remove the steak from the skillet and set aside.
- Prepare Cajun Alfredo Sauce: Reduce the heat to medium-low in the same skillet. Add the butter and allow it to melt, then stir in the heavy cream and Cajun seasoning. Let the sauce simmer gently for about 3-5 minutes until it thickens slightly.
- Combine Pasta and Steak: Add the cooked pasta into the skillet with the sauce. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and seared steak bites, folding everything together until the pasta and steak are well coated with the creamy spicy sauce.
Notes
- Use sirloin steak for best tenderness and flavor, but chicken or turkey can be substituted.
- Adjust Cajun seasoning to taste depending on your preferred spice level.
- If heavy cream is not available, a mix of milk and cream cheese can be used as a substitute, but it may affect the richness.
- For an even richer flavor, add a minced garlic clove when melting the butter in step 3.
- Make sure not to overcook the steak bites to keep them tender and juicy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
