Description
Experience a burst of flavor with Creamy Cajun Steak Linguine, a delightful dish that combines tender steak strips with a rich, cheesy sauce over perfectly cooked linguine. This recipe is infused with vibrant Cajun spices that add just the right amount of kick, making it an ideal choice for family dinners or special gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz linguine pasta
- 1 lb sirloin steak, sliced into strips
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 ½ tsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 6 oz Velveeta cheese, cubed
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the linguine in a large pot of salted boiling water until tender but firm. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, melt olive oil and butter. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Add steak strips seasoned with Cajun spices and cook until browned; set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt remaining butter, then add heavy cream and Velveeta cheese. Stir until smooth.
- Mix in Parmesan cheese and additional seasonings, then combine with drained linguine and seared steak until evenly coated.
- Serve hot with optional garnishes like parsley or extra Parmesan.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 105mg