Description
Indulge in the irresistible Creamy Cajun Spicy Garlic Butter Steak Pasta Skillet, a one-pan meal that combines tender steak and perfectly cooked pasta in a luscious creamy sauce. Infused with zesty Cajun spices and aromatic garlic, this dish is perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, delivering bold flavors with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound steak (sirloin or ribeye)
- 1 pound pasta (penne, rotini, or fusilli)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear steak pieces until browned (about 4-5 minutes). Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, lower heat to medium and sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Stir in Cajun seasoning and red pepper flakes; cook for another 30 seconds.
- Melt butter in the skillet, then pour in heavy cream while stirring continuously. Bring to a simmer.
- Add grated Parmesan cheese, mixing until smooth.
- Return seared steak and cooked pasta to the skillet; toss until well coated in sauce.
- Heat through for an additional 2-3 minutes and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 130mg