Garlic Butter Steak Bites & Spicy Cajun Alfredo Twisted Pasta

This dish is the ultimate comfort food—juicy garlic butter steak bites paired with creamy, spicy Cajun Alfredo pasta. It’s bold, flavorful, and feels like a restaurant-quality dinner you can easily make at home.

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Ingredients

For the Garlic Butter Steak Bites:

• 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 (optional, for heat)

For the 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)

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Instructions

Step 1: Cook the Pasta

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
2. Cook twisted pasta according to package directions until al dente.
3. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water. Set aside.

Step 2: Make the Steak Bites

1. Pat steak cubes dry with paper towels, then season with garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Add steak cubes in a single layer and sear for 2-3 minutes on each side until browned and cooked to your liking. Remove from skillet and set aside.
4. In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium, add butter and minced garlic. Sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
5. Return steak bites to the skillet, toss to coat in garlic butter, and sprinkle red pepper flakes if using.

Step 3: Make the Spicy Cajun Alfredo

1. In another pan, melt butter over medium heat.
2. Stir in Cajun seasoning and garlic powder.
3. Pour in heavy cream and let simmer for 3–4 minutes.
4. Stir in Parmesan cheese until smooth and creamy.
5. Add cooked pasta and toss until coated, using reserved pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.

Step 4: Serve & Garnish

1. Plate the Cajun Alfredo pasta.
2. Top with garlic butter steak bites.
3. Sprinkle fresh parsley and extra Parmesan.

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Tips & Variations

• Swap sirloin with ribeye for an even richer flavor.
• Add sautéed mushrooms or spinach to the pasta for extra texture.
• For more heat, add cayenne pepper or extra Cajun seasoning.