Description
This Juicy Garlic Butter Steak Bites with Spicy Cajun Alfredo Pasta recipe combines tender, seared steak cubes with a creamy, flavorful Alfredo sauce infused with garlic and Cajun spices. Served over perfectly cooked rotini pasta, this dish offers a delicious balance of bold spices and rich creaminess, making it an ideal hearty meal ready in just 45 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Steak Bites
- 1 pound Steak (Sirloin or Ribeye), cut into bite-sized cubes
- 1 tablespoon Cajun Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Black Pepper, freshly cracked
- Salt, to taste
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 3 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
- 4 cloves Fresh Garlic, minced
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- 1 cup Parmesan Cheese, freshly grated
- 1 tablespoon Cajun Seasoning (adjust to taste)
- 8 ounces Rotini Pasta (or any pasta that holds sauce well)
- 1 tablespoon Salt (for seasoning pasta water)
- 1 tablespoon Fresh Parsley, chopped (optional)
- Additional Parmesan Cheese (optional)
Alfredo Sauce
Pasta
Garnish
Instructions
- Preparation: Pat the steak cubes dry thoroughly using paper towels. Season evenly with Cajun seasoning, salt, and freshly cracked black pepper to ensure a flavorful crust when cooked.
- Heat the skillet: Place a large skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil, allowing it to heat until shimmering but not smoking, ready for searing the steak.
- Sear the steak bites: Add the seasoned steak cubes to the hot skillet. Cook for 1-2 minutes on each side, turning carefully to develop a brown crust while keeping the inside juicy. Remove the steak bites and set aside.
- Prepare the Alfredo sauce: In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium. Melt the unsalted butter, then add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute, taking care not to burn it.
- Simmer cream and add cheese: Pour in the heavy cream and bring it to a gentle simmer. Whisk constantly while gradually adding the grated Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and creamy. Stir in an additional tablespoon of Cajun seasoning to enhance the spicy flavor.
- Cook the pasta: Meanwhile, bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the rotini pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain well.
- Combine pasta and steak: Add the cooked pasta directly into the Alfredo sauce in the skillet. Fold in the seared steak bites gently to coat everything evenly with the sauce.
- Serve: Plate the Cajun Alfredo pasta with steak bites immediately while hot. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and extra Parmesan cheese if desired for added color and flavor.
Notes
- Use tender cuts of steak such as sirloin or ribeye for best results.
- Adjust Cajun seasoning to your preferred spice level.
- Make sure to not overcook the steak to retain juiciness.
- Freshly grated Parmesan melts better and enhances the sauce flavor.
- Pasta shapes that hold sauce well are ideal for this dish, rotini being recommended.
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half but expect a thinner sauce.
