Description
Get ready to meet your new favorite comfort food: the One-Pan Cajun Honey Butter Steak Pasta Wonder! This dish brings together juicy seared steak bites with creamy, Cajun-spiced pasta all in one skillet. Perfect for anyone searching for quick dinner ideas, easy recipes, or bold food ideas that don’t skimp on flavor. The honey butter adds a subtle sweetness that perfectly balances the heat of the Cajun seasoning, making every bite feel like a flavor explosion. Whether you’re looking to spice up your weeknight routine or need a show-stopping dish for guests, this is the kind of irresistible recipe that checks every box—easy, flavorful, and deeply satisfying.
Ingredients
12 oz penne pasta
1 lb sirloin steak, cut into bite-sized pieces
2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 tablespoons honey
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Salt to taste
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Optional: Red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Season steak pieces with Cajun seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear steak in batches until browned and medium-rare. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Stir in honey and let bubble for 1 minute to thicken slightly.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Add Parmesan and stir until sauce thickens. Use reserved pasta water if needed.
- Add cooked pasta and toss to coat with the sauce. Return steak to the skillet and combine.
- Garnish with parsley and optional red pepper flakes. Serve immediately.