Creamy Cajun Butter Steak Pasta Skillet
Serves 1
Directions
- 1Cook the penne pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and then set aside.
- 2Cook the penne pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and then set aside.
- 3Cook the penne pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and then set aside.
- 4While the pasta boils, season the steak strips with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- 5While the pasta boils, season the steak strips with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- 6While the pasta boils, season the steak strips with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- 7Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the steak and sear for about 2-3 minutes, until browned and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- 8Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the steak and sear for about 2-3 minutes, until browned and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- 9Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the steak and sear for about 2-3 minutes, until browned and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- 10In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add the heavy cream, ranch dressing, and honey, stirring to combine. Let sauce simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- 11In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add the heavy cream, ranch dressing, and honey, stirring to combine. Let sauce simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- 12In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add the heavy cream, ranch dressing, and honey, stirring to combine. Let sauce simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- 13Add in the garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Once the sauce is smooth, add the shredded cheese and stir until the cheese has fully melted into the sauce.
- 14Add in the garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Once the sauce is smooth, add the shredded cheese and stir until the cheese has fully melted into the sauce.
- 15Add in the garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Once the sauce is smooth, add the shredded cheese and stir until the cheese has fully melted into the sauce.
- 16Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat in the creamy sauce. Return the steak into the skillet and stir to combine everything. Let everything cook together for another 2-3 minutes, ensuring the pasta is well-coated and the steak is heated through.
- 17Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat in the creamy sauce. Return the steak into the skillet and stir to combine everything. Let everything cook together for another 2-3 minutes, ensuring the pasta is well-coated and the steak is heated through.
- 18Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat in the creamy sauce. Return the steak into the skillet and stir to combine everything. Let everything cook together for another 2-3 minutes, ensuring the pasta is well-coated and the steak is heated through.
- 19Garnish with fresh parsley and cracked black pepper before serving.
- 20Garnish with fresh parsley and cracked black pepper before serving.
- 21Garnish with fresh parsley and cracked black pepper before serving.
Ingredients
- 1 lb sirloin steak, cut into thin strips
- 1 lb sirloin steak, cut into thin strips
- 1 lb sirloin steak, cut into thin strips
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 12 oz penne pasta
- 12 oz penne pasta
- 12 oz penne pasta
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp butter
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 0.5 cup ranch dressing
- 0.5 cup ranch dressing
- 0.5 cup ranch dressing
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- to taste Salt
- to taste Salt
- to taste Salt
- 0.125 tsp black pepper
- 0.125 tsp black pepper
- 0.125 tsp black pepper
- (for garnish) Fresh parsley
- (for garnish) Fresh parsley
- (for garnish) Fresh parsley
Equipment
large skillet