Cajun Honey Butter Steak Pasta (Printable Version)

Juicy Cajun-spiced steak and pasta in a decadent honey-butter cream sauce, all prepared in a single pan for maximum flavor.

# Ingredients:

01 - 450g sirloin steak, cut into strips

02 - 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning

03 - Salt and black pepper, to taste

04 - 1 tablespoon olive oil

05 - 8 oz penne or rotini pasta

06 - 1 medium onion, thinly sliced

07 - 4 cloves garlic, minced

08 - 2 cups chicken broth

09 - 1 cup heavy cream

10 - 3 tablespoons honey

11 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter

12 - 1 teaspoon paprika

13 - ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

14 - Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

15 - Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

16 - Sautéed mushrooms

17 - Baby spinach or arugula

18 - Fresh lemon juice (for brightness)

01 - Pat steak strips dry and season with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.

02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sear steak strips for 2–3 minutes per side. Set aside.

03 - Lower heat to medium and sauté onions until softened, about 3–4 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.

04 - Pour in chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the skillet.

05 - Stir in heavy cream, honey, melted butter, paprika, and red pepper flakes.

06 - Add uncooked pasta to the skillet. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 12–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender.

07 - Return the steak (and juices) to the skillet. Toss to coat in the sauce and cook for another 2–3 minutes.

08 - Garnish with parsley and Parmesan before serving. Enjoy hot!