Garlic Butter Steak and Pasta
This Garlic Butter Steak and Pasta is a hearty and flavorful dish that brings together juicy steak, a creamy Cajun Alfredo sauce, and perfectly cooked pasta. A comforting and easy weeknight dinner that feels restaurant-worthy, with customizable spice levels and room for tasty add-ins.
Ingredients
For the Garlic Butter Steak:
- 1.5 lbs sirloin steak cubed
- 3 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 tablespoon butter
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
For the Cajun Alfredo Pasta:
- 12 oz rotini or fusilli pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
Optional Add-ins:
- ½ cup sautéed mushrooms
- ½ cup chopped bell peppers
- 1 cup fresh spinach
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve ¼ cup pasta water, drain and set aside.
- Season steak with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Sear in batches until browned.
- Add butter and minced garlic to steak in the skillet. Stir to coat, remove from heat, and cover.
- In the same skillet, melt butter, then stir in cream and garlic powder. Simmer.
- Add Parmesan and Cajun seasoning; stir until sauce thickens. Adjust seasoning.
- Combine pasta and reserved water with sauce, then fold in steak and juices.
- Mix in optional veggies if using. Garnish with parsley and serve.
Notes
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for best melting.
- Adjust Cajun seasoning to taste.
- Not freezer-friendly; best enjoyed fresh or reheated from the fridge.
- Can be made gluten-free or dairy-free with substitutions.
- Let steak come to room temp before cooking for best sear.