Garlic Butter Steak Bites with Spicy Cajun Alfredo Pasta - Recipes by Clare

Ingredients

• 1.5 pounds sirloin steak, cut into bite-sized cubes
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
• 12 ounces twisted pasta (rotini or fusilli recommended)
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
• 1 tablespoon butter
• Fresh parsley, chopped
• Extra grated Parmesan cheese (optional)