Description
This Cajun Steak Tips in Cheesy Penne Parmesan Sauce recipe is the perfect mix of bold spice and creamy comfort. Featuring juicy Cajun-spiced steak bites and penne in a rich Parmesan cream sauce, this easy pasta dinner is perfect for weeknights or special occasions. Keywords: Cajun steak pasta, cheesy penne, Parmesan cream sauce, steak tips recipe, creamy pasta dinner.
Ingredients
300g steak tips
250g penne pasta
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Toss steak tips with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
3. Sear steak until browned and cooked to desired doneness. Set aside.
4. Boil salted water and cook penne until al dente. Drain, reserving pasta water.
5. In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic for one minute.
6. Add heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
7. Whisk in Parmesan cheese until smooth and creamy.
8. Add cooked penne to the sauce and toss to coat.
9. Stir in steak tips. Add pasta water if needed to thin the sauce.
10. Serve hot, garnished with extra Parmesan or Cajun seasoning.
Notes
Use sirloin or ribeye for the juiciest steak bites.
Don’t overcook the pasta—al dente holds up best in the sauce.
Add veggies like bell peppers or mushrooms to bulk up the dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 120mg