Description
Irresistible Cajun Steak Alfredo brings Southern spice and Italian comfort together in one remarkable dish. Bold seasoning meets silky pasta sauce, creating a culinary experience that lingers deliciously on your palate and promises pure satisfaction.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) steak (ribeye or sirloin), sliced into strips
Pasta and Dairy:
- 12 ounces (340 grams) fettuccine pasta
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons butter
Seasonings and Aromatics:
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare fettuccine according to package directions until perfectly tender. Thoroughly drain and reserve.
- Ignite a large skillet over medium-high heat with olive oil. Liberally coat steak strips with Cajun spices, salt, and pepper. Sear meat for 3-4 minutes until caramelized and reaching preferred internal temperature. Extract steak and keep warm.
- Within the identical skillet, dissolve butter. Introduce minced garlic and diced onions, sautéing for 2-3 minutes until translucent and aromatic.
- Stream heavy cream into the pan, allowing liquid to gently simmer and reduce for 3-5 minutes until sauce slightly thickens.
- Integrate freshly grated Parmesan cheese, whisking continuously until sauce transforms into a silky, luxurious consistency.
- Incorporate cooked pasta and previously seared steak strips, delicately folding to ensure complete sauce coverage. Warm through for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Sprinkle finely chopped fresh parsley across the dish. Transfer immediately to serving plates while piping hot.
Notes
- Adjust Cajun seasoning to match your heat tolerance, using mild or hot blends based on personal preference.
- Ensure pasta is truly al dente by testing a strand 1-2 minutes before package instructions suggest, preventing mushy texture.
- Pat steak strips dry with paper towels before seasoning to help achieve a beautiful golden-brown crust during searing.
- Swap heavy cream with coconut cream for dairy-free version, or use gluten-free pasta for celiac-friendly meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 890 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 65 g
- Saturated Fat: 30 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 32 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 48 g
- Cholesterol: 185 mg