Description
A quick and flavorful dish featuring juicy steak bites accompanied by creamy Cajun Alfredo pasta, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
For the Steak Bites
- 1 lb Steak (sirloin, ribeye, or tenderloin) (Choose tender cuts for the best results.)
- 1 tsp Salt (For seasoning.)
- 1 tsp Black pepper (For seasoning.)
- 2 Tbsp Butter (For coating the steak bites.)
- 2 cloves Garlic (fresh, minced) (For flavoring the steak.)
- 1 Tbsp Olive oil (For searing the steak.)
For the Cajun Alfredo Sauce and Pasta
- 8 oz Pasta (rotini, fusilli, or any twisted shape) (For the base of the dish.)
- 1 cup Heavy cream (For the richness of the Alfredo sauce.)
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese (freshly grated) (For the sauce, melting best.)
- 2 Tbsp Cajun seasoning (For seasoning the sauce.)
- 1/2 tsp Red pepper flakes (Optional, for added heat.)
- 1 Tbsp Parsley (Optional, for garnish.)
- 1 slice Lemon wedge (Optional, for brightness.)
Instructions
Prepare the Pasta
- Boil pasta in salted water until just tender. Save about 1 cup of pasta water, then drain.
Cook the Steak Bites
- Pat steak dry, then season with salt, pepper, and a light sprinkle of Cajun seasoning.
- Heat a skillet until hot. Add olive oil, then sear steak bites in a single layer, doing it in batches if necessary.
- When steak is almost done, add butter and minced garlic to the pan. Toss the bites until glossy and fragrant, then remove steak to rest.
Make the Alfredo Sauce
- In the same skillet, lower the heat and add butter, garlic, heavy cream, Parmesan, and Cajun seasoning to build the Alfredo sauce.
- Add cooked pasta to the sauce. Use reserved pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.
- Top with steak bites and any juices that collected, finishing with parsley and extra Parmesan.
Notes
For best results, dry the steak well before searing, and avoid overcrowding the pan. Reheat with a splash of cream to maintain texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Main Course
- Cuisine: American, Italian