Garlic Butter Steak Bites & Spicy Cajun Alfredo Twisted Pasta

Here’s a bold and creamy recipe for Garlic Butter Steak Bites with Spicy Cajun Alfredo Twisted Pasta — rich, indulgent, and full of flavor:

🥩 Garlic Butter Steak Bites

Ingredients:

• 1 lb sirloin or ribeye steak, cut into bite-size cubes

• Salt & black pepper, to taste

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 3 tbsp unsalted butter

• 4 garlic cloves, minced

• 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions:

1. Season steak with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.

2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over high heat until shimmering.

3. Add steak in a single layer; sear 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.

4. In the same pan, reduce heat to medium. Add butter and minced garlic. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

5. Return steak to pan and toss in garlic butter.

6. Garnish with parsley and set aside, covered.

🌶️ Spicy Cajun Alfredo Twisted Pasta

Ingredients:

• 8 oz rotini or fusilli pasta (any twisted pasta)

• 2 tbsp butter

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 3 garlic cloves, minced

• 1 cup heavy cream

• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

• 1–2 tsp Cajun seasoning (adjust to spice level)

• Salt & pepper, to taste

• Optional: crushed red pepper flakes for extra heat

• Chopped parsley, for garnish

Instructions:

1. Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and reserve ½ cup pasta water.

2. In a large skillet, melt butter with olive oil over medium heat.

3. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.

4. Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in Cajun seasoning.

5. Add Parmesan cheese, whisk until melted and creamy.

6. Toss in pasta, adding pasta water a little at a time until desired sauce consistency.

7. Season with salt, pepper, and extra Cajun spice or red pepper flakes if desired.

8. Garnish with chopped parsley.