Creamy White Cheddar Cajun Steak Penne
A comforting pasta dish with creamy white cheddar and Cajun spices, combining tender steak and al dente penne for a satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb penne pasta
- 1 lb sirloin or ribeye steak, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded white cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Boil the penne pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until it’s perfectly al dente, usually around 8-10 minutes. Once done, drain and set aside, reserving a cup of pasta water.
- Sear the steak in a large skillet with olive oil, seasoned with salt, pepper, and Cajun seasoning until browned, around 5–7 minutes. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- Sauté the minced garlic in the same skillet for about a minute until fragrant.
- Create the sauce by pouring in the heavy cream and bringing it to a gentle simmer, stirring until it thickens slightly.
- Melt in the shredded white cheddar cheese, stirring until completely melted and the sauce is smooth.
- Combine the cooked penne and seared steak back into the skillet with the creamy sauce, tossing to coat everything evenly.
- Serve warm, garnished with chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
For leftovers, store in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat in a skillet with a splash of milk or reserved pasta water.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg