Description
A flavorful one-skillet dish featuring tender Cajun-seasoned steak bites paired with creamy cheesy garlic pasta shells.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb sirloin steak, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 8 oz pasta shells
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook pasta shells according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Season steak bites with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add steak bites and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until browned. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, melt butter. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream, then stir in cheddar and Parmesan cheeses until melted and smooth.
- Return cooked steak bites and pasta to the skillet. Toss to coat evenly with sauce.
- Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve immediately.
Notes
- Adjust Cajun seasoning to your preferred spice level.
- For extra creaminess, add more heavy cream 1 tbsp at a time.
- Substitute half-and-half for heavy cream if preferred.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 165mg
Keywords: Cajun steak, cheesy pasta, one-pot meal, skillet dinner