Description
This Cajun Garlic Butter Linguine with Tender Beef Strips is a creamy, spicy pasta dish packed with Cajun flavors, garlic butter richness, and tender sirloin or ribeye. Perfect for an easy weeknight dinner or indulgent family meal, it’s a crowd-pleaser that comes together fast and tastes like restaurant-quality comfort food.
Ingredients
400g linguine
400g sirloin or ribeye beef strips
4 garlic cloves, minced
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
1. Season the beef strips with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear beef strips for 2-3 minutes per side until cooked through. Set aside.
3. Cook linguine in salted water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta water, then drain.
4. In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
5. Stir in paprika and cayenne pepper. Add heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, stirring to make a creamy sauce.
6. Toss in cooked linguine, gradually adding reserved pasta water until sauce reaches desired consistency.
7. Return beef strips to the skillet. Mix everything until evenly coated.
8. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan if desired.
Notes
Use sirloin, ribeye, or flank steak sliced thin for tender results.
Adjust Cajun spice level based on your preference.
Heavy cream gives richness, but half-and-half works for a lighter option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun-Italian fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 135mg