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Creamy Cajun Penne

Creamy Cajun Penne

Discover the secret to an unforgettable weeknight with Creamy Cajun Penne Skillet One pan easy and bursting with flavor Ready in 30 minutes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 650
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb sirloin steak, cut into thin strips
  • 12 oz penne pasta
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • to taste shredded cheddar cheese
  • to taste Cajun seasoning
  • to taste salt and pepper

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Large pot for boiling pasta
  • Tongs
  • Cutting board and knife
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Pat steak strips dry and coat them with Cajun seasoning; let sit for a few minutes.
  2. Boil salted water in a large pot and cook penne pasta until al dente; drain and reserve 1 cup of pasta water.
  3. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat, add butter, and sear the seasoned steak strips in batches until browned; remove and set aside.
  4. In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium, add remaining butter, and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
  5. Pour in heavy cream, scrape up browned bits, and simmer; lower heat and gradually whisk in cheddar and Parmesan until smooth.
  6. Add cooked penne and seared steak back into the skillet; toss to coat in the sauce and add reserved pasta water if needed.

Nutrition

Calories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 75gProtein: 40gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 3mg
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