# Creamy Cajun Butter Steak Pasta Skillet

This recipe features steak cooked to perfection, tossed in a creamy, flavorful sauce with pasta.

- Cuisine: American
- Category: Sauce & Condiment
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 lb sirloin steak, cut into thin strips
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 12 oz penne pasta
- 2 tbsp butter
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 0.5 cup ranch dressing
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- to taste Salt
- 0.125 tsp black pepper
- (for garnish) Fresh parsley

## Instructions

1. Cook the penne pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and then set aside.
2. While the pasta boils, season the steak strips with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
3. Heat 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.
4. In 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.
5. Add 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.
6. Add 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.
7. Garnish with fresh parsley and cracked black pepper before serving.

## Equipment

- large skillet

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8DQnbeA/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/1823f78a-9463-410c-8b50-d82b2f526194
- Extracted: 2025-11-09

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