This is the kind of meal you make when you want something indulgent, filling, and deeply satisfying at the end of the day.
Itโs unhurried cooking that turns simple ingredients into real comfort.
๐ Ingredients:
12 ounces twisted pasta (fusilli)
1 tablespoon salt, for pasta water
1 pound sirloin steak, sliced into strips
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
5 cloves garlic, minced
1ยฝ teaspoons Cajun seasoning
ยฝ teaspoon smoked paprika
ยผ teaspoon salt
ยผ teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup heavy cream
ยฝ cup whole milk
4 ounces Velveeta cheese, cubed
ยฝ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
ยฝ cup shredded provolone cheese
ยฝ cup grated Parmesan cheese
ยฝ teaspoon Cajun seasoning
ยฝ teaspoon Italian seasoning
ยผ teaspoon garlic powder
ยผ teaspoon onion powder
Chopped parsley, for garnish
๐ฉโ๐ณ Directions:
1๏ธโฃ Cook the pasta:
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the fusilli until tender with a slight bite. Drain well and set aside.
2๏ธโฃ Sear the steak:
Heat the butter and olive oil in a wide skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and cook briefly until fragrant.
3๏ธโฃ Season and cook:
Add the steak strips to the skillet. Season with Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Sear until deeply golden on the outside while staying juicy inside. Transfer to a plate.
4๏ธโฃ Start the sauce:
In the same skillet, melt the remaining butter over medium heat. Pour in the heavy cream and milk, stirring gently as it warms.
5๏ธโฃ Melt the cheeses:
Add the Velveeta and stir until smooth. Gradually stir in the mozzarella, provolone, and Parmesan until the sauce becomes thick and creamy.
6๏ธโฃ Season the sauce:
Add Cajun seasoning, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and onion powder. Stir well to combine.
7๏ธโฃ Combine with pasta:
Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss until every twist is coated in the cheese sauce.