Description
Indulge in the rich and flavorful Creamy Cajun Steak Penne with Garlic & Parmesan. This dish combines tender slices of steak in a creamy Cajun sauce, served over perfectly cooked penne pasta. A hint of garlic and Parmesan elevate the dish to a new level of deliciousness.
Ingredients
Penne Pasta:
12 ounces penne pasta
Steak:
1 pound flank steak or sirloin (thinly sliced)
Cajun Seasoning:
2 tablespoons (divided)
Olive Oil:
2 tablespoons
Garlic:
3 cloves (minced)
Heavy Cream:
1 cup
Parmesan Cheese:
1/2 cup grated
Beef Broth:
1/2 cup
Tomato Paste:
1 tablespoon
Smoked Paprika:
1/2 teaspoon
Salt:
1/4 teaspoon (or to taste)
Black Pepper:
1/4 teaspoon
Parsley:
1 tablespoon chopped (for garnish)
Extra Parmesan:
for serving
Instructions
- Cook Penne: Boil salted water and cook penne until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Season Steak: Toss steak with 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning.
- Sear Steak: Sear steak in olive oil until browned. Set aside.
- Sauté Garlic: In the same skillet, sauté garlic. Add tomato paste, Cajun seasoning, paprika, and beef broth.
- Add Cream: Pour in heavy cream and simmer. Stir in Parmesan until sauce thickens.
- Combine: Return pasta and steak to the skillet. Toss in sauce. Season and garnish before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add cayenne or red pepper flakes.
- Try chicken or shrimp as alternative proteins.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg
