Description
This Cajun Steak Tips in Cheesy Penne Parmesan Sauce recipe is the ultimate creamy comfort food! Tender Cajun-seasoned steak tips, cheesy Parmesan pasta, and a bold, velvety sauce combine for a flavorful, one-skillet dinner. Ideal for weeknights, romantic meals, or anyone craving Cajun pasta with steak.
Ingredients
1 pound steak tips (sirloin or ribeye)
8 ounces penne pasta
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
1. Pat steak tips dry and season with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
2. In a skillet, heat butter and olive oil. Sear steak tips until browned and cooked to desired doneness. Set aside.
3. Cook penne pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta water, then drain.
4. In a large pan, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant. Add heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
5. Slowly whisk in Parmesan cheese until melted. Add more Cajun seasoning for extra spice if desired.
6. Toss cooked penne into the sauce and stir to coat. Add a splash of pasta water to thin if needed.
7. Plate pasta, top with steak tips, and garnish with parsley and extra cheese.
Notes
Use freshly grated Parmesan for the smoothest sauce texture.
Don’t overcook the steak; medium-rare to medium gives the juiciest result.
Reserve pasta water helps adjust sauce consistency without losing flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg