Description
Spicy Cajun steak alfredo brings bold Southern flavors dancing across creamy pasta landscapes. Rich marinaded beef mingles with velvety sauce, promising hearty comfort that satisfies hungry souls craving intense culinary experiences.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound (1 lb) steak (ribeye or sirloin), sliced into strips
Pasta and Base:
- 12 ounces (12 oz) fettuccine pasta
- 2 tablespoons (2 tbsp) butter
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
Seasonings and Spices:
- 1 tablespoon (1 tbsp) olive oil
- 1 tablespoon (1 tbsp) Cajun seasoning
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon (1 tsp) garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon (1/2 tsp) onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon (1/2 tsp) smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon (1/4 tsp) cayenne pepper (optional, for extra heat)
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Garnish:
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- Extra Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Fill a generously sized pot with water, sprinkle salt, and bring to a rolling boil.
- Cook fettuccine until perfectly tender, ensuring a slight resistance when biting. Drain thoroughly and reserve.
- Combine steak strips with robust Cajun seasoning, aromatic minced garlic, salt, and cracked black pepper in a mixing vessel.
- Warm olive oil in a spacious skillet over intense heat until shimmering.
- Introduce seasoned steak strips, searing each side for 3-4 minutes to achieve a rich caramelized exterior and desired internal temperature.
- Transfer steak to a separate plate, preserving the flavorful pan drippings.
- Reduce skillet heat to medium and melt butter until golden and fragrant.
- Stream heavy cream into the skillet, whisking energetically while incorporating garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper.
- Allow sauce to gently simmer, developing depth and complexity for 2-3 minutes.
- Gradually fold in Parmesan cheese, stirring continuously until sauce transforms into a silky, uniform consistency.
- Calibrate sauce with additional salt and pepper according to personal preference.
- Introduce cooked fettuccine directly into the creamy Alfredo sauce, ensuring each strand is luxuriously coated.
- Reintegrate seared steak strips into the pasta, gently folding to distribute evenly.
- Embellish with freshly chopped parsley and a delicate sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.
- Serve immediately while piping hot, delivering a harmonious blend of spicy and creamy flavors.
Notes
- Adjust the Cajun seasoning to control spice levels, starting with less and adding more for heat lovers.
- Choose high-quality steak cuts like ribeye or sirloin for maximum tenderness and flavor intensity.
- Create a gluten-free version by substituting regular fettuccine with zucchini noodles or gluten-free pasta alternatives.
- Prevent sauce separation by using room temperature cream and adding cheese gradually while continuously whisking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 1075
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 950 mg
- Fat: 70 g
- Saturated Fat: 35 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 66 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 48 g
- Cholesterol: 220 mg