Creamy Cajun Spicy Garlic Butter Steak Pasta Skillet
A creamy, spicy, and flavorful pasta dish featuring tender steak and a rich garlic butter sauce, all made in one skillet in under 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (penne or fettuccine)
- 1 lb steak (sirloin or ribeye)
- 4 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Chopped parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add sliced steak and cook until browned, about 4-5 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic and Cajun seasoning; let cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and combined.
- Add cooked pasta to the skillet, mixing well.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
Stir often to keep the pasta from sticking and adjust spice levels to your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 700
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg