Creamy Cajun Steak Pasta

30m
Serves 10
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Directions

  1. 1Combine cottage cheese, tomato sauce, Cajun seasoning, garlic cloves, and fat-free milk in a blender.
  2. 2Blend all ingredients together until smooth.
  3. 3Cover the blended sauce and set aside.
  4. 4Dice the lean steak (top round) into pieces.
  5. 5Season the diced steak with Cajun seasoning and black pepper.
  6. 6Cook the steak on high heat until it develops a nice color.
  7. 7Add light butter to the steak and mix until fully incorporated.
  8. 8Combine the cooked pasta with the prepared sauce until the noodles are covered.
  9. 9Top the pasta with the cooked steak.
  10. 10Garnish with fresh chives for color.
  11. 11Portion the meal into containers for meal prep.

Ingredients

  • 3.75 cups cottage cheese (0% fat)
  • 1.25 cups tomato sauce
  • 1 Tbsp Cajun seasoning
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 0.5 cup fat free milk
  • 60 oz lean steak (top round or skirt)
  • 1 Tbsp black pepper
  • 1 Tbsp light butter
  • 20 oz dry protein pasta
  • 10 g fresh chives

Equipment

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Tips

  • To reheat the meal preps from frozen, add a few tablespoons of water to the container, cover with a wet paper towel, and microwave for around 5-6 minutes.