Description
Turn up the heat and elevate dinner with this Spicy Cajun Steak with Parmesan Fettuccine Pasta—a bold and creamy fusion that delivers restaurant-quality flavor in under 30 minutes. Perfectly seared Cajun-seasoned steak pairs beautifully with a rich garlic-Parmesan cream sauce over tender fettuccine. Whether you’re after a quick dinner idea, a romantic date night recipe, or impressive comfort food, this easy recipe checks every box. It’s bold, satisfying, and totally crave-worthy. Ideal for those looking for quick meals with a gourmet twist.
Ingredients
1 lb steak (sirloin, ribeye, or strip)
2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
1 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 ½ cups heavy cream
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
8 oz fettuccine pasta
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
½ tsp salt (adjust to taste)
½ tsp black pepper
¼ tsp red chili flakes or diced red pepper (optional)
Instructions
1. Pat the steak dry and rub both sides with Cajun seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Let rest at room temperature for 15–20 minutes.
2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear steak 3–4 minutes per side until desired doneness. Add butter and garlic in the last minute, spooning over the steak.
3. Remove steak from the skillet and let rest for 5 minutes. Then slice against the grain.
4. Boil fettuccine in salted water according to package directions. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain.
5. In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté minced garlic for 30 seconds. Pour in cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in Parmesan and reserved pasta water.
6. Toss cooked fettuccine in the sauce until coated. Adjust consistency with more pasta water if needed.
7. Plate the pasta and top or serve alongside sliced steak. Garnish with parsley and extra cheese if desired.
8. Serve hot and enjoy immediately.
Notes
Always slice steak against the grain for maximum tenderness.
Use freshly grated Parmesan for the creamiest, smoothest sauce.
Reserve pasta water—it’s the secret to getting that silky, restaurant-style sauce texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (¼ of recipe)
- Calories: 780
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 44g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 43g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
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