Description
Turn your weeknight into something extraordinary with this **Creamy Cajun Garlic Butter Spaghetti with Beef Strips**. It’s a bold and flavorful dish where spicy Cajun seasoning meets a velvety garlic butter cream sauce, all wrapped around perfectly cooked spaghetti and juicy seared beef. This dish is quick enough for busy evenings and fancy enough for dinner guests. Whether you’re craving a **quick dinner idea**, a **comforting pasta recipe**, or an **easy creamy meal**, this one hits all the right notes. Perfect for fans of **easy recipes**, **spicy food ideas**, and **satisfying dinner ideas**.
Ingredients
225g spaghetti
300g beef strips (sirloin or ribeye)
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1.5 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
1 cup heavy cream
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti until al dente. Drain and reserve ½ cup of pasta water.
2. Season beef strips with salt, pepper, and Cajun seasoning.
3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear beef strips for 2–3 minutes per side until browned. Remove and set aside.
4. In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
5. Sprinkle in remaining Cajun seasoning and pour in heavy cream, stirring to combine. Simmer for 3–4 minutes.
6. Stir in Parmesan cheese and cook until the sauce is smooth and slightly thickened.
7. Add the cooked spaghetti and toss well to coat in the sauce. Add pasta water if needed to loosen it.
8. Return beef strips to the pan or slice and place on top. Warm through gently.
9. Garnish with chopped parsley and extra Parmesan if desired. Serve hot.
Notes
Let the beef come to room temperature before searing for the best texture.
Use freshly grated Parmesan to avoid a grainy sauce.
Reserve pasta water—it helps fix any sauce that’s too thick.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
Keywords: creamy cajun pasta, garlic butter beef spaghetti, easy dinner, spicy pasta, steak pasta, comfort food