Creamy Cajun Beef and Rotini Delight
Satisfy your cravings with this Creamy Cajun Beef and Rotini Delight—a hearty, flavor-packed meal that brings restaurant-style comfort to your dinner table. Tender bites of seared beef are tossed with rotini pasta in a rich, velvety Cajun cream sauce that clings to every twist of pasta. This dish is perfect for quick weeknight dinners, easy entertaining, or anyone looking for comforting food ideas like quick dinner recipes, easy pasta meals, and family-friendly dinner ideas. With its bold yet balanced flavors, it’s sure to become a staple in your rotation.
Equipment
- Large Skillet
- Pot for Pasta
Ingredients
- 1 lb rotini pasta
- 1 lb beef sirloin, cut into bite-size cubes
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 cup diced onion
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook rotini pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving ½ cup pasta water.
- Season beef with Cajun seasoning and a pinch of salt. In a skillet with butter, sear beef on all sides until browned and tender. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté onion and garlic until fragrant. Stir in heavy cream and additional Cajun seasoning. Simmer gently.
- Add Parmesan cheese, stir until the sauce is creamy and smooth.
- Return beef and cooked rotini to the skillet. Toss to coat in the sauce. Add pasta water if needed to thin the sauce.
- Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
Reserve pasta water to adjust sauce consistency. Reheat gently with a splash of milk or cream.
Nutrition
Calories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 32gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 620mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 15mg
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