Description
Craving a bold and satisfying dinner idea? These Garlic Butter Steak Bites with Spicy Cajun Alfredo Twisted Pasta are the perfect combo of juicy, seared steak and rich, creamy pasta with just the right amount of Cajun kick. Whether you’re looking for a quick dinner or a gourmet-style easy recipe, this flavorful dish delivers. It’s perfect for weeknights, date nights, or impressing guests—loaded with protein, comforting carbs, and tons of savory heat. If you’re hunting for easy dinner ideas or indulgent food ideas, this one’s a guaranteed win.
Ingredients
1 lb sirloin or ribeye steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tbsp olive oil
3 tbsp unsalted butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
10 oz rotini pasta
2 tbsp unsalted butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream
0.5 cup whole milk
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1.5 tsp Cajun seasoning
0.5 tsp smoked paprika
salt and pepper, to taste
1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add rotini pasta and cook until al dente. Drain and reserve ½ cup pasta water.
2. Pat steak bites dry and season with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
3. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil and sear steak in batches for 2–3 minutes per side. Set aside.
4. In the same skillet, lower heat and add butter. Sauté garlic until fragrant. Return steak bites and toss in the garlic butter. Garnish with parsley. Remove from heat.
5. In another pan, melt butter for the sauce. Add garlic and sauté briefly.
6. Stir in heavy cream and milk. Add Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Simmer 2–3 minutes.
7. Reduce heat and whisk in Parmesan until melted. Add a splash of pasta water if needed.
8. Toss in cooked pasta and stir to coat evenly. Garnish with parsley.
9. Serve pasta with garlic butter steak bites piled on top. Enjoy hot.
Notes
Use room temperature steak to ensure even cooking and better sear.
Freshly grated Parmesan melts better than pre-shredded.
If the sauce gets too thick, use pasta water to loosen it up without thinning the flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: steak bites, Cajun pasta, garlic butter, easy dinner, spicy Alfredo