Description
Turn an ordinary night into a flavor-packed feast with Cajun Garlic Butter Steak with Cheesy Alfredo Tortellini — a bold, creamy, and indulgent dish that’s perfect for quick dinners, comfort food cravings, or elevated dinner ideas. Juicy steak bites seared in Cajun garlic butter are paired with soft, cheesy tortellini coated in rich Alfredo sauce. This easy recipe brings together spicy Southern flair and Italian comfort, making it a must-try for anyone who loves hearty, satisfying meals with a gourmet twist.
Ingredients
1 lb sirloin or ribeye steak, cut into cubes
2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
salt and black pepper to taste
2 tbsp olive oil
3 tbsp unsalted butter, divided
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp chopped fresh parsley (optional)
20 oz cheese tortellini, fresh or refrigerated
2 tbsp unsalted butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
¼ tsp black pepper
salt to taste
½ tsp Italian seasoning (optional)
fresh chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
1. Pat the steak cubes dry, then toss with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. Let rest at room temperature for 15–20 minutes.
2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook tortellini according to package instructions, then drain and reserve ¼ cup pasta water.
3. In a skillet, melt 2 tbsp butter over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds. Add cream and stir. Lower heat and whisk in Parmesan. Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Stir in tortellini and keep warm.
4. Heat a separate skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil and 1 tbsp butter. Sear steak cubes 2–3 minutes per side.
5. Reduce heat, push steak to the side, add garlic and butter. Spoon garlic butter over steak until well coated.
6. Plate tortellini and top with Cajun steak. Garnish with parsley and extra cheese if desired.
Notes
Let steak come to room temperature before searing for even cooking.
Don’t overcook the Alfredo — keep the heat low to prevent breaking the sauce.
Reserve pasta water to keep the sauce creamy and smooth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1.5 cups
- Calories: 720
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 165mg
Keywords: easy dinner, Cajun steak pasta, quick comfort food, weeknight recipe