Description

Ready to upgrade your dinner game with a bold and creamy dish that’ll wow the crowd? This Cheesy Cajun Steak Pasta with Garlic Parmesan Sauce is the perfect fusion of comfort and spice. Featuring juicy Cajun-seared steak, tender rotini pasta, and a rich garlic Parmesan cream sauce, it hits every note of indulgence and flavor. It’s ideal for quick weeknight meals, easy dinner ideas, or satisfying your steakhouse cravings at home. Whether you’re cooking for guests or meal-prepping for yourself, this dish delivers big-time on flavor and simplicity.

Ingredients

1 lb ribeye or sirloin steak

2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning

8 oz rotini pasta

1 cup heavy cream

4 cloves garlic, minced

1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

2 tablespoons butter

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1 tablespoon chopped parsley (optional)

Instructions

1. Season the steak with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.

2. Heat butter and olive oil in a skillet, then sear the steak on both sides until cooked to desired doneness. Let rest, then slice.

3. Cook rotini pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve some pasta water before draining.

4. In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant.

5. Pour in heavy cream and let simmer. Stir in Parmesan until sauce thickens.

6. Add cooked pasta to the sauce. Toss well to coat. Use pasta water to loosen if needed.

7. Plate the pasta and top with sliced steak. Garnish with parsley and serve hot.

Notes

For spicier results, use extra Cajun seasoning or add a pinch of cayenne.

Freshly grated Parmesan melts better and creates a smoother sauce.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 plate
Calories: 680
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 780mg
Fat: 42g
Saturated Fat: 22g
Unsaturated Fat: 17g
Trans Fat: 0.5g
Carbohydrates: 44g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 35g
Cholesterol: 140mg

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