Cajun Garlic Butter Steak Tips with Cheesy Rotini Parmesan Sauce
Indulge in Cajun Garlic Butter Steak Tips with Cheesy Rotini Parmesan Sauce—a creamy delight bursting with flavor that’s perfect for any occasion!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb sirloin or ribeye steak tips
- 12 oz rotini pasta
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup whole milk
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Boil salted water in a large pot; cook rotini until al dente (about 8–9 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- Pat steak tips dry; season with Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium-high heat; sear steak tips until caramelized (3 minutes per side). Remove from skillet and keep warm.
- In the same skillet, add butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Pour in heavy cream and whole milk; mix well.
- Stir in softened cream cheese until melted and smooth; then incorporate grated Parmesan and shredded mozzarella until blended.
- Fold cooked rotini into the sauce; ensure pasta is well-coated.
- Plate rotini topped with steak tips; garnish with fresh parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 702
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 802mg
- Fat: 43g
- Saturated Fat: 24g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 116mg