Description
Savor this delicious Garlic Butter Steak Bites with Spicy Cajun Alfredo Twisted Pasta – a perfect blend of tender seared steak cubes tossed in a rich, creamy Cajun-spiced Alfredo sauce served over perfectly cooked rotini pasta. Ready in just 30 minutes, this hearty and flavorful dish is ideal for a satisfying weeknight dinner or special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Steak and Seasoning
- 1 lb sirloin or ribeye steak, cubed
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning (plus extra for steak seasoning)
Pasta
- 10 oz rotini pasta
- Salt for pasta water
Sauce and Cooking
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup cream cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Reserved 1/2 cup pasta water
Garnish
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the rotini pasta and cook until al dente according to package instructions. Drain the pasta, reserving 1/2 cup of the pasta water for later use.
- Season Steak: Pat the cubed steak dry with paper towels and season evenly with salt, black pepper, and a sprinkle of Cajun seasoning to infuse the meat with flavor.
- Sear Steak: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the steak cubes and sear each side for 2-3 minutes until browned and cooked to your desired doneness. Remove the steak from the pan and set aside.
- Prepare Garlic Butter: Reduce the skillet heat to medium and add the butter along with the minced garlic. Cook for about 1 minute, stirring frequently, until the garlic is fragrant and the butter is melted.
- Toss Steak in Garlic Butter: Return the steak to the skillet and toss it in the garlic butter to coat well. Then, remove the steak again from the skillet to prevent overcooking while you prepare the sauce.
- Make Alfredo Sauce: In the same skillet, pour in the heavy cream and add the cream cheese. Stir continuously over medium heat until the cream cheese has melted and the sauce is smooth.
- Add Seasoning and Cheese: Sprinkle in Cajun seasoning and grated Parmesan cheese, stirring until well combined. If the sauce is too thick, add the reserved pasta water a little at a time to achieve your preferred consistency.
- Combine Pasta with Sauce: Add the drained rotini pasta to the skillet and toss thoroughly to coat every piece with the creamy Cajun Alfredo sauce.
- Plate and Serve: Serve the pasta topped with the garlic butter steak bites. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley if desired for a fresh, vibrant touch.
Notes
- Use ribeye for a more tender and flavorful steak bite, but sirloin is a great leaner option.
- Reserve pasta water to adjust sauce thickness without diluting flavor.
- Adjust Cajun seasoning amount to suit your preferred spice level.
- For a richer sauce, you can add a little more cream cheese or Parmesan.
- Make sure not to overcook the steak bites; remove from heat promptly after searing to keep them juicy.
