Cajun Steak Tips with Penne in Creamy Parmesan Cheese Sauce
Cajun Steak Tips with Penne in Creamy Parmesan Cheese Sauce is a mouthwatering dish that merges the bold flavors of Cajun seasoning with the creamy richness of Parmesan cheese. This hearty meal features tender steak tips seared to perfection, served over perfectly cooked penne pasta and enveloped in a luscious cheese sauce that tantalizes your taste buds. Whether you’re looking for a quick weeknight dinner or an impressive dish for special occasions, this recipe is sure to delight family and friends alike.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb sirloin or ribeye steak tips
- 12 oz penne pasta
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta in salted boiling water until al dente (8-10 minutes). Drain and reserve some pasta water.
- Season steak tips with Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Sear in olive oil over medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes per side. Add butter to baste and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Stir in heavy cream and milk, then add cream cheese until smooth. Mix in Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses along with a pinch of Cajun seasoning.
- Combine cooked penne with the creamy sauce and return seared steak to skillet. Warm gently before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 105mg