Cajun Steak Pasta Recipe

This is a cozy comfort food recipe with a little bit of a kick! You have the decadence of cream and cheese balanced out with the spices of New Orleans, then pair it with our amazing Certified Piedmontese beef, and you have a dish that can make your day better.

INGREDIENTS

• 1-2 lbs. Certified Piedmontese Steak Tips

• 2 tbsp Olive Oil

• 3 tbsp Cajun Seasoning

• I box Rigatoni Pasta

• 2 tbsp Butter

• 3 cloves Garlic, crushed

• 2 1/2 cup Thickened Cream

• 1 tsp Lemon Zest

• 1 cup Parmesan Cheese, grated

• 2 Roma Tomatoes diced

• Fresh Parsley, diced for garnish

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Cook pasta according to packet instructions. Drain and set aside.

2. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat.

3. Add steak tips, and some Cajun seasoning and cook. Remove from pan, set aside, and keep warm.

4. Add butter to pan and melt over medium-high heat.

5. Add garlic and cook while stirring regularly for about 1 minute.

6. Add lemon zest & thickened cream to pan and continue to stir to mix through. Add the cream via a slow pour into the pan to gradually add it while stirring. Continue stirring for about 1-2 minutes.

7. Add parmesan and stir to mix through. Continue stirring for about 1 minute to allow the sauce to thicken a little and then add tomato.

8. Add penne and steak to pan and stir to mix through.

9. Remove from heat and garnish with parsley then serve with additional parmesan.