Description
Get ready for a dinner that *seriously delivers*. This Cajun Garlic Butter Steak with Cheesy Alfredo Tortellini is everything you want in one skillet—juicy, spice-rubbed steak seared in garlic butter paired with pillowy cheese tortellini tossed in a rich, creamy Alfredo sauce. It’s bold, indulgent, and shockingly easy to make. Perfect for a cozy dinner at home, impressing guests, or just treating yourself midweek. Whether you’re hunting for quick dinner ideas, a hearty meal with creamy pasta, or a bold and easy recipe with steak, this one’s a total showstopper.
Ingredients
1 lb sirloin steak
1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
2 tbsp olive oil
3 tbsp salted butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
9 oz cheese tortellini
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
2 tbsp cream cheese (optional)
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
1. Pat the steak dry and season both sides generously with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. Let it rest at room temperature for 15–20 minutes.
2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook tortellini according to package instructions (usually 3–5 minutes). Drain and set aside, reserving 1/2 cup of the pasta water.
3. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with olive oil. Sear steak 3–4 minutes per side. In the last minute, add butter and garlic, and baste the steak. Remove and let rest.
4. In a saucepan, melt butter and sauté garlic. Add cream and cream cheese, stirring until smooth. Mix in Parmesan and season with salt and pepper. Simmer gently.
5. Toss cooked tortellini into the sauce and stir to coat. Add a splash of reserved pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.
6. Slice the steak against the grain.
7. Plate the Alfredo tortellini and top with sliced steak and garlic butter from the pan. Garnish with fresh parsley.
8. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
Always slice steak against the grain for maximum tenderness.
Don’t boil the Alfredo sauce—keep it to a gentle simmer to prevent curdling.
Use fresh Parmesan (not pre-shredded) for a smooth and creamy sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 720
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
Keywords: Cajun steak, Alfredo tortellini, easy dinner, creamy pasta, garlic butter steak, steak recipe, pasta dinner