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Creamy Cajun Steak Tagliatelle
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Creamy Cajun Steak Tagliatelle

40 minServes 2Nutri-Score C€€
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what you need

Ingredients

2 people
  • tagliatelle (dry weight)Grains180 g
  • garlic (cloves, diced)Produce3 pieces
  • sirloin steak (at room temperature)Meat2 pieces
  • white onion (diced)Produce1 piece
  • chicken stockPantry200 ml
  • double creamDairy70 ml
  • parmesan (grated)Dairy30 g
  • cajun seasoning (tbsp)Spices2 pieces
  • paprika (tbsp)Spices1 piece
  • mixed Italian herbs (tsp)Spices2 pieces
  • oregano (tsp)Spices2 pieces
  • rosemary (sprigs)Produce3 pieces
  • olive oilPantry15 ml
  • saltSpices2 g
  • black pepperSpices1 g

per serving

Nutrition

838kcal

Carbs
73 g
Proteins
53 g
Fat
38 g
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what you’ll use

Tools

  • Stovetop
  • Stockpot
  • Frying pan
  • Saucepan
  • Colander
  • Tongs

step by step

Method

  1. Boil the pasta

    • Bring a large pot of salted water to the boil.
    • Cook the tagliatelle until al dente, following the packet instructions.
    Step 1
  2. Start the cajun sauce

    • Heat a teaspoon of oil in a separate pan and fry the onion and garlic until fragrant.
    • Season with the cajun seasoning, paprika, oregano and Italian herbs.
    Step 2
  3. Add stock and cream

    • Pour in the chicken stock and the cream, stirring everything together.
    • Leave on a low to medium heat for the sauce to thicken.
    Step 3
  4. Toss the pasta through

    • Reserve a couple of spoonfuls of pasta water, then drain the pasta.
    • Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and toss to coat well.
    • Stir in the remaining cajun seasoning, adjust to taste, add a splash of pasta water and simmer to thicken.
    • Finish by stirring through the parmesan.
    Step 4
  5. Cook the steak

    • Take the steaks out of the fridge to come to room temperature, then rub with olive oil and season both sides with salt and pepper.
    • Heat some oil in a pan until really hot, then add the steaks with the rosemary sprigs.
    • Cook to your preferred doneness, then slice.
    Step 5
  6. Serve

    • Serve the sliced steak immediately with the creamy cajun pasta.
    Step 6