CAJUN STEAK TIPS IN CHEESY penne PARMESAN SAUCE Ingredients: 1½ lbs sirloin or ribeye steak tips, cut into bite-sized pieces 2 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp butter 1½ tsp Cajun seasoning 1 tsp garlic powder ½ tsp smoked paprika Salt & black pepper, to taste For the Cheesy Parmesan penne: 12 oz penne pasta 2 tbsp butter 4 cloves garlic, minced 1½ cups heavy cream ½ cup whole milk 4 oz cream cheese, softened 1¼ cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese ½ tsp Cajun seasoning (to tie the flavor together) Salt & pepper, to taste Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish) Directions: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the penne until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving about ½ cup of the pasta water. In a bowl, season the steak tips with Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Toss until evenly coated. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the steak tips and sear for 3 to 4 minutes per side until nicely browned and cooked to your liking. Add the butter in the last minute and spoon it over the steak. Remove the steak from the skillet and set aside. In the same skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Pour in the heavy cream and milk, then stir in the cream cheese. Let it melt and blend into a smooth sauce. Add the Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses, plus ½ teaspoon Cajun seasoning. Stir until the sauce becomes thick, cheesy, and creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste. If needed, stir in a little reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce. Add the cooked penne and toss to coat in the creamy cheese sauce. Gently stir the steak tips back into the skillet. Let everything warm together for 2 to 3 minutes. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot. Cooking Time: 35 minutes Servings: 4 #CAJUNSTEAK #CHEESYPENNEPARMESANSAUCE #fyp #repost #recipeladygang #share #foryou #saveforlater #recipelady1111 #recipesoftiktok #recipesforyou #comfortfood #digitalcookbook - @recipelady1111