Description
A delicious and comforting dish featuring Cajun seasoned steak bites paired with creamy, cheesy garlic pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb steak (cubed)
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 8 oz pasta shells
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheese (e.g., cheddar or mozzarella)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season steak cubes with Cajun seasoning.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Add steak bites and sear until cooked to your liking, about 3-4 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Add cooked pasta shells and cheese, stirring until the cheese melts and the sauce thickens.
- Return the steak to the skillet and combine until heated through.
- Season with salt and pepper, garnish with parsley, and serve immediately.
Notes
For added depth, consider marinating steak cubes before seasoning. Adjust creaminess by incorporating reserved pasta water if necessary.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing and Simmering
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 525
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Cajun, steak bites, creamy pasta, comfort food, family recipe
