Description
Spicy Cajun steak pasta delivers a bold culinary journey through Louisiana’s hearty flavors. Creamy sauce and perfectly seasoned steak create a mouthwatering experience you won’t forget.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 200 grams (7.05 ounces) sirloin steak
- 120 grams (4.23 ounces) dry pasta
- 70 grams (2.47 ounces) reduced-fat garlic herb cream cheese
Seasonings and Spices:
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 crumbled beef stock cube
Vegetables and Herbs:
- 1 small white onion, diced
- 1 small red pepper, diced
- 1 teaspoon garlic puree
- 3 sprigs parsley, chopped
- 10 grams (0.35 ounces) grated parmesan cheese
Liquid:
- 150 milliliters (5.07 fluid ounces) pasta water
Instructions
- Massage the steak generously with Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper, ensuring even coverage on both sides.
- Heat a skillet to high temperature and sear the steak for approximately 1.5 minutes per side, achieving a perfect medium-rare doneness. Transfer to a cutting board and allow to rest.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil and cook the pasta until it reaches al dente texture, maintaining a slight firmness.
- In the same skillet used for the steak, sauté minced garlic, diced onions, and sliced red peppers until they become translucent and fragrant.
- Introduce cream cheese to the vegetable mixture, blending in additional Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper to create a rich, creamy base.
- Deglaze the pan with reserved pasta water and crumble the beef stock cube, stirring thoroughly to create a smooth, flavorful sauce.
- Slice the rested steak into bite-sized cubes, ensuring even pieces for consistent distribution.
- Combine the cooked pasta with the prepared sauce, tossing gently to coat each strand evenly.
- Sprinkle freshly grated parmesan over the pasta and arrange the steak cubes on top.
- Finish the dish by drizzling any remaining sauce and garnishing with chopped fresh parsley for a burst of color and flavor.
Notes
- Choose a high-quality cut like ribeye or sirloin for maximum flavor and tenderness when preparing Cajun steak pasta.
- Adjust Cajun seasoning intensity based on personal spice tolerance, using less for mild palates or more for heat lovers.
- Rest the steak for 5-7 minutes after cooking to lock in juices and ensure optimal meat texture when slicing.
- Use heavy cream instead of cream cheese for a lighter, smoother sauce that coats pasta more evenly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 75g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg