Description

Garlic Butter Steak Bites with Spicy Cajun Alfredo Twisted Pasta is a bold and flavorful one-skillet dinner that combines tender, juicy seared steak pieces tossed in garlic butter with creamy, spicy Cajun Alfredo sauce coating twisted pasta. Ready in under 30 minutes, this recipe offers a perfect balance of spice, richness, and comfort food vibes with easy cleanup and customizable heat levels to suit any palate.

Ingredients

Scale

Steak Bites

1 lb tender steak (sirloin or ribeye), cut into bite-sized pieces
Salt, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 tsp Cajun seasoning (adjust to taste)
1 tbsp olive oil

Garlic Butter Sauce

3 tbsp unsalted butter
3 cloves garlic, minced

Spicy Cajun Alfredo Sauce

1 cup heavy cream
1–2 tsp Cajun seasoning (adjust to taste)
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Pasta

8 oz twisted pasta (fusilli or rotini)
Salt, for pasta water
½ cup reserved pasta water (optional, for sauce adjustment)

Garnish (Optional)

Fresh parsley, chopped
Extra grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

Prepare and Cook the Steak Bites: Pat your steak pieces dry to ensure a good sear and sprinkle them with salt, pepper, and a bit of Cajun seasoning. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sear the steak bites for about 2 minutes on each side until browned and slightly crispy. Remove the steak from the pan and set aside to rest.
Make the Garlic Butter Sauce: Reduce the heat to medium and melt the butter in the same skillet. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant, careful not to burn it. This forms a flavorful foundation for coating the steak bites later.
Cook the Pasta: While the steak cooks, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the twisted pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta and set aside, reserving a half-cup of pasta water to adjust sauce consistency if needed.
Prepare the Spicy Cajun Alfredo Sauce: Pour the heavy cream into the skillet with the garlic butter, then sprinkle in the Cajun seasoning to taste, stirring to combine. Let the sauce simmer on low heat until it thickens slightly. Gradually stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Combine Pasta and Steak: Add the cooked pasta and reserved pasta water into the skillet with the sauce, tossing to coat the pasta thoroughly. Return the steak bites to the pan and gently mix everything together so every bite is perfectly infused with the garlic butter and spicy Cajun Alfredo flavors.
Garnish and Serve: Finish the dish with a sprinkle of fresh parsley and an optional extra dusting of Parmesan. Serve hot for maximum flavor and enjoyment.

Notes

Choose tender steak cuts like sirloin or ribeye and avoid overcrowding the pan to ensure a nice sear.
Use fresh garlic for a brighter, more aromatic flavor than pre-minced garlic.
Adjust the Cajun seasoning gradually to control the spice level to your preference.
Reserve pasta water to loosen the Alfredo sauce without watering it down.
For a glossy finish and extra richness, stir in butter off the heat at the end of cooking.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 620 kcal
Sugar: 2 g
Sodium: 750 mg
Fat: 45 g
Saturated Fat: 25 g
Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
Trans Fat: 0.5 g
Carbohydrates: 30 g
Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 35 g
Cholesterol: 130 mg

Keywords: Garlic butter steak bites, Cajun Alfredo, spicy pasta, one skillet dinner, creamy pasta, seared steak, twisted pasta, quick dinner