Description
Indulge in a rich and flavorful Creamy Cajun Steak Alfredo, featuring tender steak and a velvety sauce over perfectly cooked pasta. This dish is perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy night in.
Ingredients
- Fettuccine pasta
- Sirloin or ribeye steak
- Cajun seasoning
- Heavy cream
- Parmesan cheese
- Garlic
- Olive oil
- Fresh parsley
Instructions
- Cook fettuccine in salted boiling water until al dente; reserve some pasta water before draining.
- Sear seasoned steak in olive oil over medium-high heat until browned to your liking. Let rest.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic until fragrant, then stir in heavy cream.
- Whisk in grated Parmesan cheese until smooth; adjust seasoning with more Cajun spices if needed.
- Slice the rested steak thinly and combine with the sauce and fettuccine, adding reserved pasta water for desired consistency.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: For a different protein twist, substitute shrimp or chicken. Add colorful vegetables like bell peppers or spinach for added nutrition.