A rich and flavorful pasta dish featuring tender steak and a spicy Cajun Alfredo sauce, perfect for a satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
Meat
1lbsirloin or ribeye steak
1tbspolive oil
2tspCajun seasoning
to tasteto tasteSalt and pepper
2tbspunsalted butter
2clovesgarlic, minced
1.5cupsheavy cream
1cupgrated Parmesan cheese
1tspCajun seasoning or more for extra spice
0.5tspsmoked paprika (optional)
12ozfettuccine or penne pasta, cooked and drained
Garnish
Chopped parsleyChopped 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. Plate the pasta, top with sliced steak, and garnish with chopped parsley.
Notes
Adjust Cajun seasoning for desired spice level and serve immediately.