Garlic Butter Steak Cajun Pasta (Print Version)
A savory mix of steak bites, spicy Cajun Alfredo sauce, and twisted pasta in garlic butter.
# Ingredients:
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1.5 pounds sirloin steak, cut into bite-sized cubes
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3 tablespoons olive oil
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4 tablespoons butter
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon smoked paprika
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Salt and pepper to taste
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1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
→ Spicy Cajun Alfredo Twisted Pasta
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12 oz twisted pasta (rotini or fusilli)
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1 cup heavy cream
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1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 tablespoon butter
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Salt and pepper to taste
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Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
# Instructions:
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Cook the twisted pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water.
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In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Season the steak cubes with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
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Add the steak to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes, turning the pieces to brown all sides. Remove the steak from the skillet and set aside.
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In the same skillet, melt the butter and sauté the minced garlic for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
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Add the heavy cream, Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, and a pinch of salt and pepper to the skillet. Stir and bring to a simmer. Let the sauce cook for 3-4 minutes, then stir in the Parmesan cheese.
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Add the cooked pasta to the sauce, tossing to coat. If the sauce is too thick, add some reserved pasta water to thin it out.
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Stir the cooked steak bites into the pasta, mixing to combine.
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Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve immediately.