Description

Sink your fork into this Creamy Cajun Garlic Butter Spaghetti with Beef Strips—a soul-warming fusion of Southern spices and indulgent creaminess. Juicy beef strips are seared to perfection and bathed in a garlic butter Cajun cream sauce that hugs every strand of spaghetti. Whether you’re hunting for easy dinner ideas or a comforting yet bold weeknight meal, this pasta hits all the right notes. A delicious choice for anyone who loves bold food ideas and creamy pasta dishes.

Ingredients

1 lb beef strips (sirloin or ribeye, thinly sliced)

8 oz spaghetti

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 tablespoons unsalted butter

4 cloves garlic, minced

2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning

1 cup heavy cream

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Salt and black pepper to taste

2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the beef strips for 2–3 minutes on each side until browned. Remove and set aside.

2. Cook spaghetti in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water and drain.

3. In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic for 30 seconds. Stir in Cajun seasoning and pepper.

4. Pour in heavy cream and bring to a low simmer. Mix in Parmesan until smooth and creamy.

5. Add cooked spaghetti to the skillet and toss to coat. Use reserved pasta water to adjust consistency.

6. Return beef to skillet and simmer for 2 minutes.

7. Garnish with parsley and serve hot.

Notes

For extra spice, add a pinch of cayenne or red pepper flakes with the Cajun seasoning.

Don’t overcook the beef—keep it tender by cooking just until seared and reheating briefly at the end.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Cajun American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 plate
Calories: 620
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 520mg
Fat: 38g
Saturated Fat: 18g
Unsaturated Fat: 17g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 42g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 34g
Cholesterol: 135mg

Keywords: easy dinner, beef pasta, creamy Cajun spaghetti, garlic butter pasta, Southern food ideas