Description
Spice meets cream in this indulgent dish of Cajun garlic butter steak served over cheesy Alfredo tortellini. A hearty weeknight dinner or a flavorful date night choice, ready in under 40 minutes.
Ingredients
1 lb ribeye or sirloin steak
2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
2 tbsp olive oil
3 tbsp unsalted butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
9 oz cheese tortellini
1½ cups Alfredo sauce
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
1 tbsp chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
1. Pat steak dry and season with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
2. Heat olive oil in a cast iron skillet over high heat. Sear steak 3–4 minutes per side until crust forms.
3. Add butter and garlic to the skillet. Baste steak with the garlic butter for 1 minute.
4. Remove steak from heat and let rest for 5 minutes. Then slice into bite-sized pieces.
5. Meanwhile, cook tortellini in a medium saucepan according to package instructions. Drain.
6. In a separate small saucepan, gently warm the Alfredo sauce over low heat.
7. Combine tortellini with the warmed Alfredo sauce.
8. Plate the creamy tortellini and top with the sliced steak. Garnish with parsley if desired.
9. Serve immediately for best taste and texture.
Notes
Letting the steak rest ensures juicier slices without losing moisture.
Use a high-quality Alfredo sauce or make your own for best flavor balance.
For added kick, stir a pinch of red pepper flakes into the Alfredo sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 1/3 of total dish)
- Calories: 780
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 48g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 23g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 155mg
Keywords: Cajun steak, Alfredo tortellini, creamy pasta, garlic butter steak