1-Cook 8 ounces of penne pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, then reserve 1 cup of the pasta water and drain the rest. Set it aside for later trust me, it’s key for the sauce!

2-Season 1 pound of large raw shrimp with 1 teaspoon of blackened seasoning, making sure every piece is coated evenly for that perfect Cajun flavor.

3-Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat, then cook the shrimp for 1-2 minutes per side until they’re done and pink. Remove them and keep them warm don’t overcook!

4-Season 1 pound of top sirloin steak cubes with 1 teaspoon of blackened seasoning, then crank up the heat to high, add ¼ cup of unsalted butter, and cook the steak for 1-2 minutes per side until it’s browned outside and pink inside. Set it aside with the shrimp to rest.

5-Lower the heat to medium and sauté the diced yellow onion (about ½ cup) until it’s softened, which takes 3-5 minutes, then add 2 teaspoons of minced garlic and cook for another minute to build that amazing aroma.

6-Pour in 2 cups of heavy whipping cream, ¼ to ½ cup of the reserved pasta water, 2 cups of freshly grated parmesan cheese, 1 tablespoon of blackened seasoning for sauce, ½ teaspoon of kosher salt, and ½ teaspoon of black pepper. Stir constantly until the cheese melts and the sauce thickens it’s like magic happening in your pan!

7-Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss everything together, using more reserved pasta water if needed to get that creamy consistency. Then, top it with the cooked shrimp and steak, garnish with chopped parsley, and serve it up hot!