Description
Creamy Cajun Honey Garlic Steak Pasta is a delightful dish that combines tender steak, al dente pasta, and a rich garlic cream sauce, spiced with Cajun seasoning and a hint of sweetness from honey. Perfect for cozy family dinners or impressing guests, this pasta envelops you in mouthwatering flavors with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 1 lb sirloin or ribeye steak
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning (adjust to taste)
- 3 tbsp honey
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- Slice the steak into thin strips and season with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the steak for 3-4 minutes until browned.
- Lower the heat and add minced garlic; sauté until fragrant. Pour in chicken broth, simmer, then mix in heavy cream, honey, and more Cajun seasoning.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing to coat with sauce. Adjust consistency with reserved pasta water as needed.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted. Serve warm, drizzled with extra honey or sprinkled with more Cajun seasoning if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (350g)
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: - Use high-quality steak for best results. - Feel free to add vegetables like bell peppers or spinach for added nutrition. - This dish is great for meal prep; simply store portions in airtight containers.