High-Protein Creamy Chipotle Steak Pasta: A Flavorful Meal Prep Delight!
This pasta recipe was extracted from a TikTok cooking video and organized into 20 ingredients with step-by-step instructions.
Ingredients list
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Meat
650g lean steak (rump steaks, top sirloin or flank)
Condiments
20g chipotle paste
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp dried coriander/cilantro
juice of 1 lime
40g chipotle paste
20g honey
1 tsp salt
Dairy
260ml low fat milk (1%)
150g light cream cheese (Philadelphia lightest)
25g grated parmesan
Pasta
300g penne pasta (uncooked weight)
Vegetables
2 garlic cloves
Fresh chopped cilantro (optional)
cherry tomatoes (optional)
fine green beans (optional)
Others
100ml reserved pasta water
cooking spray
Cooking steps
High Protein Creamy Chipotle Steak Pasta
Step 1: Prepare the Steak
- Dice 650g of lean steak into cubes.
- Add 20g chipotle paste, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp dried coriander/cilantro, and juice of 1 lime.
- Mix well with your hands until fully coated.
Step 2: Make the Creamy Sauce
- In a blender, combine 260ml low fat milk, 150g light cream cheese, 25g grated parmesan, 2 garlic cloves, 40g chipotle paste, 20g honey, and 1 tsp salt.
- Blend until smooth and creamy.
Step 3: Cook the Pasta
- Cook 300g penne pasta according to package instructions.
- Reserve 100ml of the pasta water before draining.
Step 4: Sear the Steak
- In a hot pan, sear the steak bites for 1-2 minutes on each side until juicy and tender.
- Set aside.
Step 5: Combine Everything
- In the same pan, add the creamy sauce, cooked pasta, and reserved pasta water.
- Mix everything together until well combined.
Step 6: Serve
- Box up the pasta and steak bites into 4 equal servings.
- Enjoy your high protein creamy chipotle steak pasta!
