Garlic Butter Steak Bites & Spicy Cajun Alfredo Twisted Pasta

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

It’s easy enough for a weeknight yet fancy enough to serve guests. The spice level is customizable. You get the satisfying bite of steak with the creamy comfort of pasta. It’s rich, flavorful, and a total crowd-pleaser.

Kitchen Equipment You’ll Need

Large skillet or cast iron pan

Large pot for boiling pasta

Mixing bowls

Tongs or spatula

Measuring spoons and cups

Knife and cutting board

Tips for Success

Use room-temperature steak for even cooking. Don’t overcrowd the pan—sear steak bites in batches. Reserve some pasta water to adjust sauce thickness. Use freshly grated Parmesan for best flavor.

Ingredients

For the steak bites:

1 lb sirloin steak, cut into bite-sized pieces

2 tablespoons butter

4 garlic cloves, minced

Salt and black pepper, to taste

1 teaspoon paprika

For the Cajun Alfredo Pasta:

8 oz twisted pasta (like rotini or fusilli)

2 tablespoons butter

1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning (adjust to taste)

3 garlic cloves, minced

1 ½ cups heavy cream

¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Salt and pepper, to taste

Parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Directions

1. Cook pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain and set aside.
2. Season steak pieces with salt, pepper, and paprika.
3. Heat butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add steak in a single layer and sear for 2–3 minutes per side until browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
4. In the same skillet, melt butter, add garlic, and sauté for 30 seconds. Stir in Cajun seasoning.
5. Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
6. Add cooked pasta to the sauce, tossing to coat. Use reserved pasta water to loosen sauce if needed.
7. Add steak bites back into the skillet and stir gently to combine.
8. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.

Additional Tips or Variations

Swap steak with chicken or shrimp for a twist. Add spinach or sun-dried tomatoes to the sauce for extra flavor. Use penne or farfalle if twisted pasta is unavailable. Adjust Cajun seasoning to your spice preference.