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A hearty serving of creamy cajun steak pasta in a rustic bowl, showing tender pieces of steak and bell peppers.

Cajun Steak Pasta: A Creamy, Spicy & Irresistible Dinner

This Cajun Steak Pasta is the ultimate comfort food! Tender, spicy steak and pasta are tossed in a luscious, creamy Cajun sauce with sautéed peppers and onions. A restaurant-quality meal ready in under 40 minutes!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Cajun
Calories: 850

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb sirloin or ribeye steak about 1-inch thick
  • 8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
  • 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning plus more to taste
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 1 bell pepper any color, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • 1 Large Skillet
  • 1 Large Pot For cooking pasta

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
  2. Pat the steak dry and season generously with Cajun seasoning. Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the steak and cook for 3-4 minutes per side for medium-rare. Remove from skillet and let it rest on a cutting board.
  3. In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium. Add diced onion and bell pepper and sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute until fragrant.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth to deglaze the pan, scraping up any browned bits. Simmer for 2 minutes. Stir in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer, cooking for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened. Reduce heat to low and stir in the Parmesan cheese until smooth.
  5. Slice the rested steak against the grain into thin strips. Add the cooked pasta and sliced steak to the skillet with the sauce. Toss to combine until everything is coated. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.

Notes

Tip 1: For a perfect sear, make sure your skillet is hot before adding the steak.
Tip 2: Don't slice the steak until it has rested for at least 10 minutes to retain its juices.
Tip 3: Adjust the amount of Cajun seasoning to control the spice level of the dish.