Description
A hearty bowl of Cheesy Spicy Cajun Steak & Pasta Skillet featuring savory steak, creamy sauce, and a kick of Cajun spice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb steak, cut into strips
- 8 oz pasta (penne or fettuccine)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 2–3 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Start by boiling the pasta according to package instructions until it’s al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Cook the Steak: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the steak strips, seasoning them well with salt, pepper, and Cajun seasoning. Sauté until the steak is browned and cooked through.
- Make the Sauce: Lower the heat and stir in the heavy cream and shredded cheese. Mix everything until it’s smooth and creamy.
- Combine: Toss the cooked pasta in the skillet, ensuring the pasta is well coated with the sauce and mixed with the steak.
- Heat Through: Cook everything together for an additional 2-3 minutes to ensure it’s all warmed through.
- Serve: Dish up your skillet creation hot, and add a sprinkle of fresh parsley on top if desired.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, swap steak for grilled vegetables. For a seafood variation, try shrimp or crab.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg