A savory mix of steak bites, spicy Cajun Alfredo sauce, and twisted pasta in garlic butter.
Ingredients:
1.5 pounds sirloin steak, cut into bite-sized cubes
3 tablespoons olive oil
4 tablespoons butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Spicy Cajun Alfredo Twisted Pasta
12 oz twisted pasta (rotini or fusilli)
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon butter
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions:
01 – Cook the twisted pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water.
02 – In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Season the steak cubes with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
03 – 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.
04 – In the same skillet, melt the butter and sauté the minced garlic for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
05 – 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.
06 – 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.
07 – Stir the cooked steak bites into the pasta, mixing to combine.
08 – Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve immediately.
