Description
Indulge in the rich and flavorful Creamy Cajun Butter Steak Pasta Skillet, a satisfying dish that combines tender slices of steak with a creamy Cajun sauce tossed with pasta. This easy-to-make skillet meal is perfect for a quick and delicious dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 12 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
Steak:
- 1 lb sirloin or ribeye steak, sliced thin
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning, divided
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Sauce:
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Garnish:
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil pasta in salted water, then drain and set aside.
- Season and Sear Steak: Season steak with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. Sear in a skillet until cooked to desired doneness. Set aside.
- Prepare the Sauce: In the same skillet, sauté garlic and onion. Add butter, remaining Cajun seasoning, paprika, and red pepper flakes. Pour in cream, add Parmesan, and simmer.
- Combine and Serve: Return steak and pasta to the skillet. Toss in the creamy sauce, cook briefly, and garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- Substitute steak with chicken or shrimp for variety.
- Add vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for extra nutrition.
- Adjust spice levels to taste by modifying Cajun seasoning and pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
