Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy flavors of this Cajun-inspired pasta dish featuring tender steak slices, garlic, and Parmesan cheese. A perfect blend of spicy Cajun seasoning and savory ingredients creates a dish that’s sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 12 ounces penne pasta
Steak:
- 1 pound sirloin or flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
Seasoning:
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning (divided)
Others:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup baby spinach
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional: chopped parsley and extra Parmesan for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil penne pasta until al dente, drain, and set aside.
- Prepare the Steak: Season steak with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. Sear in a skillet until cooked through; set aside.
- Make the Sauce: In the same skillet, sauté garlic in butter, then add cream, Parmesan, Cajun seasoning, and tomatoes. Simmer until slightly thickened.
- Combine: Add pasta, spinach, and steak to the skillet. Heat through and adjust seasoning.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and extra Parmesan, if desired.
Notes
- For added spice, include red pepper flakes or hot sauce.
- Chicken or shrimp can be substituted for steak.
- Gluten-free pasta works well with this recipe.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
