Garlic Butter Steak Pasta (Printer-Friendly)
Juicy steak bites melded with garlic butter and creamy Cajun Alfredo sauce over tender pasta spirals for a hearty meal.
# What You'll Need:
→ Steak
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8 ounces sirloin steak, cubed
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1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
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1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
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Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
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Pinch of red pepper flakes
→ Pasta
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8 ounces rotini or fusilli pasta
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2 cups water, salted (for boiling pasta)
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1/2 cup reserved pasta cooking water
→ Sauce
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 cup heavy cream (full fat)
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1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
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1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
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Salt and pepper, a pinch each
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1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
→ Garnish
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2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
# Steps to Follow:
01 -
Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water and drain the rest.
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Toss steak cubes with salt, pepper, garlic powder and smoked paprika. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high. Sear steak in a single layer without stirring for 2 minutes, then turn and brown all sides. Remove steak and set aside.
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Reduce heat to medium. Add butter to skillet, scraping browned bits. Stir in minced garlic and cook 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant, avoiding burning.
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Pour in heavy cream, then add Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook 3 to 4 minutes until slightly thickened. Remove from heat and fold in Parmesan cheese until smooth.
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Add drained pasta into the sauce. Toss thoroughly to coat. If sauce is too thick, stir in reserved pasta water gradually for desired consistency.
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Return steak to skillet with pasta and sauce. Toss gently until steak is warmed through and coated. Serve immediately garnished with chopped parsley.
# Extra Suggestions:
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Pat steak dry before searing for best crust. Keep reserved pasta water to adjust sauce texture. Leftovers improve after resting overnight.