Cajun Steak Tips with Cheesy Parmesan Bowtie Pasta
Cajun Steak Tips with Cheesy Parmesan Bowtie Pasta is a flavorful dish that brings together tender steak tips and creamy, cheesy pasta for an indulgent meal. Perfect for family dinners or impressing guests, this recipe features a delightful blend of Cajun spices that adds warmth and zest to each bite. The rich cheese sauce envelops the bowtie pasta, making it a comforting choice everyone will love. Quick to prepare, this dish ensures you can enjoy a gourmet experience without spending all day in the kitchen.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb sirloin or ribeye steak tips
- 12 oz bowtie (farfalle) pasta
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Cajun seasoning (to taste)
Instructions
- Cook the bowtie pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, melt butter. Add steak tips seasoned with Cajun spices and sear until browned, about 3-5 minutes.
- Lower heat and add heavy cream and whole milk to the skillet. Stir in cream cheese until smooth.
- Gradually mix in Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses until fully melted.
- Combine cooked pasta with the cheese sauce, folding in the seared steak tips. Heat through for another minute before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg