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Spicy Cajun Steak with Parmesan Fettuccine Pasta


  • Author: Sara McKenney
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Description

Turn your weeknight dinner into a steakhouse-worthy experience with this Spicy Cajun Steak with Parmesan Fettuccine Pasta. Juicy Cajun-seasoned steak meets creamy, garlicky parmesan fettuccine in a bold and indulgent pairing that’s surprisingly easy to make at home. Perfect for anyone looking for quick dinner ideas, easy recipes with a gourmet twist, or new food ideas to impress guests. Whether you’re after a date-night dinner, a satisfying easy dinner, or an elevated take on comfort food, this one checks all the boxes.


Ingredients

2 ribeye or New York strip steaks (1012 oz each)

1.5 tablespoons Cajun seasoning

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 tablespoon butter

3 cloves garlic minced

1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Fresh chopped parsley for garnish

12 oz fettuccine pasta

3 tablespoons unsalted butter

2 cloves garlic minced

0.75 cup heavy cream

1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

0.25 cup reserved pasta water

Fresh parsley finely chopped

Extra parmesan for topping


Instructions

1. Pat the steaks dry with paper towels. Rub both sides with olive oil and coat generously with Cajun seasoning. Let sit at room temperature for 20–30 minutes.

2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add fettuccine and cook until al dente. Reserve ¼ cup of pasta water, then drain.

3. In a cast iron skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of butter over medium-high heat. Add steaks and sear 3–4 minutes per side for medium-rare. Add garlic and crushed red pepper in the last minute and baste with pan juices.

4. Remove steaks and let them rest for 5–10 minutes before slicing against the grain.

5. In a separate skillet, melt 3 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Sauté garlic for 30 seconds. Add heavy cream and simmer for 2–3 minutes.

6. Gradually stir in grated parmesan until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.

7. Add cooked fettuccine to the sauce. Toss to coat, adding reserved pasta water for desired consistency.

8. Plate pasta and top with sliced steak. Drizzle pan juices over top, garnish with parsley and more parmesan.

Notes

Letting the steak rest before slicing keeps it juicy and flavorful.

Use freshly grated parmesan for a creamy, lump-free sauce.

Reserve pasta water to help emulsify and stretch the sauce.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Skillet + Boil
  • Cuisine: American-Cajun Fusion

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 plate
  • Calories: 720
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 850mg
  • Fat: 42g
  • Saturated Fat: 19g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 21g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 42g
  • Cholesterol: 160mg

Keywords: spicy steak pasta, easy dinner recipe, Cajun steak fettuccine