Bold Cajun Steak & Creamy Honey Pasta Skillet
Bold Cajun Steak & Creamy Honey Pasta Skillet is an irresistible one-skillet meal that masterfully combines bold Cajun spices with a luscious honey cream sauce. This delightful dish takes just 30 minutes to prepare, making it perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions. The seared sirloin steak and creamy pasta create a harmonious balance of flavors that will impress your family and friends. With its quick prep time and minimal cleanup, you’ll find yourself reaching for this recipe time and again!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound sirloin steak
- Cajun seasoning
- 8 ounces penne or rotini pasta
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Parmesan cheese (for serving)
- Chopped parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Sear the seasoned sirloin steak in a large skillet with olive oil over medium-high heat for about 5-7 minutes until browned; set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic until fragrant, approximately 30 seconds.
- Add beef broth to the skillet and bring it to a simmer. Stir in the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente (about 8-10 minutes).
- Reduce heat to low, then add heavy cream, honey, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Mix well until heated through.
- Return the cooked steak to the skillet and toss everything together for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 125mg