Garlic Butter Steak Pasta (Print Format)
Steak bites in garlic butter with creamy Cajun pasta and a touch of Parmesan for a rich, quick, and satisfying dinner.
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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Sirloin steak, cubed
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Olive oil
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Unsalted butter
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Fresh garlic, minced
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Garlic powder
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Smoked paprika
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Salt
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Black pepper
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Red pepper flakes
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Twisted pasta such as rotini or fusilli
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Heavy cream
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Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
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Cajun seasoning
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Fresh parsley, chopped
# Steps:
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Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Cook the twisted pasta until al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes. Reserve half a cup of pasta water before draining.
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Toss the cubed sirloin with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear steak cubes for about two minutes without moving. Turn to brown each side evenly, then remove from the skillet to rest.
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Reduce heat to medium. Add butter to the skillet, scraping any browned bits. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until golden and fragrant.
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Pour heavy cream into the skillet. Stir in Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened. Mix in Parmesan cheese off the heat until the sauce is creamy.
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Add the drained pasta to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water to adjust consistency.
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Return the cooked steak to the skillet, mixing to warm it through and coat in the sauce. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
# Tips:
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Reserve some pasta water for adjusting sauce consistency.
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Full-fat ingredients yield the creamiest sauce.
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Pat the steak dry with paper towels before searing for a better crust.
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Cajun seasoning blends vary in salt and spice, so adjust accordingly.