Cajun Steak Bites with Cheesy Garlic Pasta

There’s something truly delightful about combining the bold, spicy flavors of Cajun seasoning with the comforting creaminess of cheese. This recipe for Cajun Steak Bites with Cheesy Garlic Pasta brings together tender, juicy steak bites and velvety pasta into a dish that feels both special and cozy. Perfect for a family dinner or a casual gathering with friends, this meal promises to impress with its vibrant flavors and satisfying textures.

What makes this dish truly special is the way the Cajun spices elevate the steak, providing a delicious contrast to the creamy, cheesy pasta. Whether it’s a weeknight meal or a weekend celebration, your loved ones will appreciate the effort you put into creating this mouthwatering dish. Prepare to be showered with compliments as you serve up generous portions of Cajun flair and comforting goodness.

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Ingredients

• Steak (cut into bite-sized pieces)
• Cajun seasoning
• Salt
• Pepper
• Pasta shells
• Garlic (minced)
• Cream cheese
• Shredded cheese (like mozzarella or cheddar)
• Olive oil
• Parsley (for garnish)

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Directions

1. Season the steak bites with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper, ensuring they are well-coated for maximum flavor.
2. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned steak bites and cook until browned and cooked to your desired doneness, about 3-5 minutes. Remove the steak from the skillet and set aside.
3. In the same skillet, cook the pasta shells according to package instructions. Once cooked, drain and set aside.
4. Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute. Be careful not to burn the garlic!
5. Reduce the heat to low and add the cream cheese and shredded cheese to the skillet. Stir until melted and creamy, creating a luscious cheese sauce.
6. Return the cooked pasta shells and steak bites to the skillet, tossing everything together until well coated in the cheese sauce.
7. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve warm. Enjoy your hearty, flavorful meal!

Tips & Variations

• Ingredient Substitutions: For a lighter version, you can use chicken or shrimp instead of steak. You can also replace cream cheese with Greek yogurt for a tangy twist.
• Optional Variations: Add some heat with diced jalapeños or throw in some fresh spinach for a pop of color and added nutrition.
• Storage or Reheating Tips: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop over low heat, adding a splash of milk or broth to loosen the sauce.

Recipe Information

• Prep time: 15 minutes
• Cook time: 20 minutes
• Total time: 35 minutes
• Servings: 4
• Difficulty level: Easy

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Cajun Steak Bites with Cheesy Garlic Pasta

550kcal

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Prep 15 minutes mins

Cook 20 minutes mins

Total 35 minutes mins

Tender steak bites seasoned with Cajun spices served over creamy garlic pasta, a perfect dish for family dinners or gatherings.

Servings 4 servings

Course Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine American, Cajun

Ingredients

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Steak and Seasoning

• ▢ 1 pound Steak (cut into bite-sized pieces)
• ▢ 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
• ▢ to taste Salt
• ▢ to taste Pepper

Pasta and Sauces

• ▢ 8 ounces Pasta shells
• ▢ 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
• ▢ 4 ounces Cream cheese
• ▢ 1 cup Shredded cheese (like mozzarella or cheddar)
• ▢ 2 tablespoons Olive oil

Garnish

• ▢ 2 tablespoons Parsley (for garnish)

Method

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Preparation

1. Season the steak bites with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper, ensuring they are well-coated for maximum flavor.
2. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned steak bites and cook until browned and cooked to your desired doneness, about 3-5 minutes. Remove the steak from the skillet and set aside.
3. In the same skillet, cook the pasta shells according to package instructions. Once cooked, drain and set aside.

Cooking

1. Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute. Be careful not to burn the garlic!
2. Reduce the heat to low and add the cream cheese and shredded cheese to the skillet. Stir until melted and creamy, creating a luscious cheese sauce.
3. Return the cooked pasta shells and steak bites to the skillet, tossing everything together until well coated in the cheese sauce.

Serving

1. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve warm. Enjoy your hearty, flavorful meal!

Nutrition

Serving1gCalories550kcalCarbohydrates45gProtein35gFat25gSaturated Fat12gSodium800mgFiber3gSugar2g

Notes

Ingredient Substitutions: For a lighter version, you can use chicken or shrimp instead of steak. You can also replace cream cheese with Greek yogurt for a tangy twist. Optional Variations: Add some heat with diced jalapeños or throw in some fresh spinach for a pop of color and added nutrition. Storage or Reheating Tips: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop over low heat, adding a splash of milk or broth to loosen the sauce.

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