Description
Craving a restaurant-quality dinner without leaving your kitchen? This Cajun Garlic Butter Steak with Cheesy Alfredo Tortellini is the perfect answer. Juicy, spice-rubbed steak seared in garlicky butter meets pillowy cheese tortellini coated in creamy Alfredo sauce. It’s the ultimate comfort food combo with just the right kick of heat, ready in under 40 minutes. Whether you’re looking for quick dinner ideas, a special date night recipe, or a hearty, easy meal, this dish checks all the boxes. It’s bold, indulgent, and full of flavor—ideal for steak lovers and pasta fans alike.
Ingredients
2 steaks (sirloin, ribeye, or filet mignon, about 1 inch thick)
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 tablespoons butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
10 ounces cheese tortellini (fresh or refrigerated)
1 ½ cups Alfredo sauce (jarred or homemade)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
1. Pat steaks dry and season both sides with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. Let rest at room temperature for 15–20 minutes.
2. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook tortellini according to package instructions (usually 3–5 minutes). Drain and set aside.
3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear steaks 3–4 minutes per side until a crust forms.
4. Lower heat to medium, add butter and minced garlic. Baste steaks with garlic butter for 1–2 minutes.
5. Remove steaks from the pan and let rest for 5–7 minutes before slicing.
6. Warm Alfredo sauce in a separate pan over low heat. Add tortellini and toss to coat. Add a splash of milk if needed to loosen the sauce.
7. Slice steak against the grain into bite-sized pieces.
8. Plate tortellini and top with sliced steak. Garnish with parsley and Parmesan.
9. Serve immediately and enjoy that rich, spicy, creamy perfection!
Notes
Let the steak rest before slicing to keep it juicy.
Add a splash of pasta water or milk to loosen the Alfredo if it’s too thick.
Use a cast iron skillet for best searing results on your steak.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 780
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 1150mg
- Fat: 48g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
Keywords: quick dinner, steak and pasta, Cajun recipe, easy recipe, weeknight dinner