Description
Juicy Cajun-spiced steak bites seared in garlic butter and served over creamy Alfredo pasta. A comforting, restaurant-style dinner made in under 45 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Garlic Butter Steak Bites:
- 1.5 lbs sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 4 tbsp butter, divided
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- For the Creamy Alfredo Pasta:
- 1 lb pasta twists (rotini or fusilli)
- 6 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ cup milk (if needed to thin sauce)
Instructions
- Toss steak cubes with Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Heat olive oil and 2 tbsp butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear steak in batches, 4–5 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt remaining 2 tbsp butter. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Return steak to skillet and toss in garlic butter. Remove from heat.
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- In a saucepan, melt 6 tbsp butter. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Stir in heavy cream and bring to simmer. Lower heat and add Parmesan and mozzarella, stirring until smooth.
- Season with salt and pepper. Thin with milk if needed.
- Toss pasta in Alfredo sauce until coated.
- Serve pasta topped with steak bites and garnish as desired.
Notes
- Sear steak in batches to avoid overcrowding and steaming.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for a smooth, creamy sauce.
- Reserve pasta water in case you want to thin the sauce.
- Reheat steak in a skillet for best texture—avoid microwaving if possible.
- Customize with mushrooms, shrimp, or red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 780
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 52g
- Saturated Fat: 26g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 190mg
Keywords: steak alfredo, garlic butter steak bites, creamy pasta, Cajun steak pasta