Creamy Steak Cajun Pasta

Ingredients (22)

• ·pieces NY strip steaks
• ·Salt
• ·Pepper
• ·sprigs Thyme or rosemary
• ·Garlic cloves
• ·tbsp Butter
• ·tbsp Avocado oil
• ·oz Rigatoni pasta
• ·cup Heavy cream
• ·tbsp Unsalted butter
• ·Yellow onion
• ·Red bell pepper
• ·Garlic cloves
• ·tbsp Tomato paste
• ·cup Parmesan cheese
• ·tsp Red pepper flakes
• ·tsp Cajun seasoning
• ·tsp Garlic powder
• ·tsp Oregano
• ·tsp Cayenne powder
• ·Salt
• ·Pepper

1. 1

   Season the NY strip steaks with salt, pepper, and thyme or rosemary.

2. 2

   In a skillet, heat avocado oil over medium-high heat and sear the steaks for about 4-5 minutes on each side.

3. 3

   Remove the steaks from the skillet and let them rest.

4. 4

   In the same skillet, add butter and sauté the diced onion and red bell pepper until softened.

5. 5

   Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.

6. 6

   Stir in the tomato paste, heavy cream, and bring to a simmer.

7. 7

   Add the cooked rigatoni pasta, Parmesan cheese, red pepper flakes, Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, oregano, cayenne powder, salt, and pepper.

8. 8

   Toss everything together until well combined and heated through.

9. 9

   Slice the rested steaks and serve on top of the creamy pasta.