Steak Cajun Pasta
Serves 2
Directions
- 1Generously season both sides of the steaks with salt and black pepper.
- 2Add a drizzle of oil to a hot pan and sear the steaks.
- 3Add butter, fresh thyme sprigs, and garlic cloves to the pan, and baste the steaks until cooked to your preference.
- 4Remove the steaks from the pan and let them rest.
- 5In the same pan, sauté the chopped onion and red bell pepper until softened.
- 6Add minced garlic, another knob of butter, tomato paste, and cajun seasoning, then stir to combine.
- 7Pour in the heavy cream and simmer until the sauce thickens slightly.
- 8Stir in the grated parmesan cheese until melted.
- 9Add the cooked rigatoni pasta and toss until well coated.
- 10Slice the steak, serve over the pasta, and garnish with chopped parsley and red chili flakes.
Ingredients
- 2 whole ny strip steak
- salt
- black pepper
- butter
- 2 sprig fresh thyme
- 3 whole garlic clove, peeled
- 1/2 whole yellow onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 whole red bell pepper, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp cajun seasoning
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 cup rigatoni pasta, cooked
- 1 tbsp parsley, chopped
- red chili flakes (optional)
