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Cajun Garlic Beef Linguine

Cajun Garlic Beef Linguine

Spice up your dinner with Cajun Garlic Beef Linguine! This quick and flavorful dish combines tender beef, bold spices, and creamy garlic butter sauce for a meal everyone will love.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 580
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb linguine pasta
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb beef sirloin or flank steak thinly sliced against the grain
  • 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Skillet
  • Wooden Spoon
  • Sharp Knife for slicing beef
  • Cutting Board

Method
 

  1. Fill a large pot with water, add a pinch of salt, and bring it to a boil.
  2. Toss in the linguine and cook until al dente—about 8-10 minutes.
  3. Reserve a cup of pasta water and then drain the pasta.
  4. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  5. Add the thinly sliced beef strips and sprinkle with Cajun seasoning.
  6. Cook the beef until browned on all sides—about 3-4 minutes, then remove from skillet.
  7. In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
  8. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant—about 1 minute.
  9. Pour in a splash of reserved pasta water and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
  10. Add the cooked linguine and beef strips back into the skillet.
  11. Toss everything until pasta is evenly coated in the sauce. Adjust seasoning if desired.
  12. Serve hot, garnished with extra Parmesan and chopped parsley.

Notes

This recipe is perfect for a quick yet delicious dinner. Enjoy it with friends and family!