Description
Indulge in the Creamy Cajun Spicy Garlic Butter Steak Pasta Skillet, a dish that transforms your weeknight dinners into an extraordinary culinary experience. This one-pan wonder features tender slices of steak combined with perfectly cooked pasta, all enveloped in a rich and creamy garlic butter sauce infused with zesty Cajun spices. The balance of flavors will awaken your taste buds and make each bite memorable. Ideal for both busy evenings and special gatherings, this recipe is sure to impress family and friends alike. Let’s get cooking!
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
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente; drain but do not rinse.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Season the steak with salt and pepper, sear until browned (about 4–5 minutes per side), then remove from the pan.
- Lower heat slightly, add minced garlic to the skillet, and sauté for about one minute until fragrant.
- Stir in Cajun seasoning and red pepper flakes for about thirty seconds.
- Add butter to the skillet; once melted, pour in heavy cream while continuously stirring until it simmers.
- Mix in Parmesan cheese until fully melted and smooth.
- Return steak and cooked pasta to the skillet; toss gently to combine everything well.
- Heat on low for an additional few minutes, then garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (400g)
- Calories: 654
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 97mg