CHEESY CAJUN STEAK SPAGHETTI WITH SPICY GARLIC PARMESAN CREAM
🛒 Ingredients
- 1 lb Sirloin or Ribeye steak, sliced into strips 🥩
- 1 lb Spaghetti or Linguine 🍝
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning (divided) 🌶️
- 2 tbsp Butter 🧈
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced 🧄
- 1.5 cups Heavy cream 🥛
- 1 cup Freshly grated Parmesan cheese 🧀
- 1 tsp Red pepper flakes (for that extra heat!) 🌶️🔥
- Fresh parsley & extra Parmesan for garnish 🌿✨
- Salt & Black Pepper to taste 🧂
👩🍳 Instructions
- Boil the Pasta: Cook your spaghetti in a large pot of salted water according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining! 🍝💧
- Season the Steak: Rub your steak strips with 1 tablespoon of Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. 🥩✨
- Sear the Meat: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Sear the steak strips for 2–3 minutes per side until beautifully browned. Remove steak from the pan and set aside. 🥩🔥
- Make the Spicy Cream Sauce: In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes, cooking until fragrant (about 1 minute). 🧄🧈
- Thicken it Up: Pour in the heavy cream and the remaining Cajun seasoning. Bring to a gentle simmer. 🥛📈
- Get Cheesy: Whisk in the Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce is velvety smooth. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of that reserved pasta water. 🧀🌀
- Combine: Toss the cooked spaghetti into the sauce until every strand is coated. 🍝✨
- Serve: Plate the cheesy pasta, top with the juicy Cajun steak strips, and garnish with fresh parsley and more Parmesan! 🍽️😋
🔥 Pro Tips:
- The Perfect Sear: Don’t crowd the pan when searing the steak! If you put too much in at once, the meat will steam instead of getting that delicious crust. 🥩🎯
- Fresh is Best: Use a block of Parmesan and grate it yourself—it melts much smoother into the cream sauce than the pre-shredded kind! 🧀✨
