1-Skillet Creamy Spicy Cajun Steak Pasta
A comforting and flavorful Cajun-inspired pasta dish featuring seared sirloin steak and a creamy sauce, all cooked in one skillet for easy preparation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound sirloin steak
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 green bell pepper
- 1 onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 12 oz fettuccine pasta
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season sirloin strips with salt and pepper, then cook for 3-4 minutes until browned. Remove from skillet.
- Sauté sliced onion and bell peppers in the same skillet for about 4-5 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Pour in beef broth and bring to a boil.
- Add fettuccine pasta and cook according to package instructions (8-10 minutes), stirring occasionally.
- Reduce heat to low; stir in heavy cream and Cajun seasoning until well combined.
- Return cooked steak to the skillet, add Parmesan cheese, and stir until melted into the sauce. Adjust seasoning as needed.
Notes
Serve with a simple side salad or garlic bread. Best enjoyed fresh, but leftovers can be stored for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 57g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 85mg