Garlic Butter Steak Bites & Spicy Cajun Alfredo Twisted Pasta

That sounds like a mouthwatering combo — juicy garlic butter steak bites paired with creamy, spicy Cajun Alfredo twisted pasta (like rotini or fusilli). Here’s how to make both components for a flavorful and indulgent meal:

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🥩 Garlic Butter Steak Bites

Ingredients:

• 1½ lbs sirloin steak (or ribeye), cut into 1-inch cubes

• Salt & black pepper, to taste

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter

• 4 cloves garlic, minced

• Optional: chopped fresh parsley or chili flakes for garnish

Instructions:

1. Prep the steak: Pat the steak dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper.

2. Sear the steak: Heat olive oil in a large skillet (cast iron works best) over high heat until just smoking. Add steak bites in a single layer (don’t overcrowd — work in batches). Sear for about 1–2 minutes per side until browned. Remove from pan and set aside.

3. Make garlic butter: Lower heat to medium. In the same pan, melt the butter. Add garlic and cook for about 30 seconds, just until fragrant (don’t let it burn).

4. Combine: Return steak bites to the pan and toss in the garlic butter for another 30–60 seconds.

5. Garnish and rest: Sprinkle with chopped parsley or chili flakes. Let rest a few minutes before serving.

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🍝 Spicy Cajun Alfredo Twisted Pasta

Ingredients:

• 8 oz rotini, fusilli, or your favorite twisted pasta

• 2 tablespoons butter

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning (or more to taste)

• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)

• 1 ½ cups heavy cream (or half-and-half)

• 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

• Salt & pepper to taste

• Optional: red pepper flakes or hot sauce for added heat

Instructions:

1. Cook pasta: Boil pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water, then drain.

2. Make the sauce: In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds. Stir in Cajun seasoning and paprika.

3. Add cream: Slowly stir in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook for 3–5 minutes until it thickens slightly.

4. Add cheese: Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. Adjust salt, pepper, and spice level to your taste.

5. Toss pasta: Add the cooked pasta to the sauce, tossing to coat. If needed, add a splash of pasta water to loosen the sauce.

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🔥 To Serve:

Plate the spicy Cajun Alfredo pasta and top (or serve alongside) the garlic butter steak bites. Drizzle any extra garlic butter from the pan over the pasta for bonus flavor.

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🔄 Optional Add-ons:

• Sautéed mushrooms or spinach for extra veggies

• A squeeze of lemon over the steak for brightness

• Blackened shrimp if you want a surf-and-turf twist

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Let me know if you’d like a one-pan version or want to spice it up even more!