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.

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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!

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