Description
Bold, creamy, and full of flavor, this *Creamy Cajun Garlic Butter Spaghetti with Beef Strips* is the ultimate comfort food with a spicy twist. Tender seared beef strips are layered over perfectly cooked spaghetti tossed in a rich Cajun-spiced garlic butter cream sauce. Perfect for a quick dinner or special weekend meal, this easy recipe delivers restaurant-quality taste in just 30 minutes. Ideal for those looking for quick dinner ideas, easy pasta recipes, or impressive meals with minimal effort. Whether you’re after cozy food ideas or spicy dinner inspiration, this one hits all the right notes.
Ingredients
400g spaghetti
300g sirloin steak
1 cup heavy cream
4 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup chopped parsley (optional)
1/2 cup reserved pasta water
Instructions
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add spaghetti and cook until al dente. Drain and reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water.
2. Season steak with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
3. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat and sear the steak 3–4 minutes per side until crusted and cooked to desired doneness.
4. Remove steak from pan and let it rest.
5. In the same pan, lower heat and melt butter. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
6. Pour in heavy cream, stir in remaining Cajun seasoning if needed, and bring to a gentle simmer.
7. Stir in grated Parmesan and some reserved pasta water to adjust the sauce’s consistency.
8. Toss cooked spaghetti into the sauce until fully coated.
9. Slice the rested steak into strips and place over the creamy pasta or mix in.
10. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
Let the steak rest after searing to retain all the juices and flavor when slicing.
Always save some pasta water — it’s perfect for adjusting sauce texture.
Use a light hand with the Cajun seasoning at first; you can always add more to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Cajun-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 670
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
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