A rich and flavorful pasta dish featuring tender steak in a creamy Cajun Alfredo sauce, perfect for a satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
Meat
1lbsirloin or ribeye steak
1tbspolive oil
2tspCajun seasoning
to tasteSalt and pepper
2tbspunsalted butter
2clovesgarlic, minced
1.5cupsheavy cream
1cupgrated Parmesan cheese
1tspCajun seasoning or more for extra spice
½tspsmoked paprika (optional)
12ozfettuccine or penne pasta, cooked and drained
Garnish
as neededChopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
Rub the steak with olive oil, Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. Sear in a skillet over medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes per side, then rest and slice thinly.
Melt butter in the same skillet, sauté garlic until fragrant, then add heavy cream and simmer. Whisk in Parmesan, Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until smooth.
Toss cooked pasta in the sauce until coated. Top with sliced steak and garnish with chopped parsley.
Notes
For extra spice, add more Cajun seasoning or a dash of hot sauce.