Description
Rich, smoky, and creamy, this dish blends bold Cajun flavors with tender steak tips and cheesy rigatoni. Perfect for family dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
1 lb Steak Tips
12 oz Rigatoni Pasta
1 cup Heavy Cream
1 cup Parmesan Cheese, freshly grated
2 tbsp Butter
cloves Garlic, minced
2 tsp Cajun Seasoning
2 tbsp Fresh Parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
1. Prepare the Pasta: Cook rigatoni according to package instructions in salted water. Drain and reserve 1 cup pasta water
2. Sear the Steak Tips:
Heat butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.
Season steak tips with Cajun seasoning.
Sear 3-4 minutes per side until crust forms.
Remove and set aside.
3. Make the Cheese Sauce: In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic for 1 minute.
Add heavy cream, simmer, and whisk in parmesan until smooth.
Adjust thickness with reserved pasta water if needed.
4. Combine and Serve:
Toss rigatoni in the sauce, fold in steak tips, garnish with parsley, and serve immediately.
Notes
Marinate steak tips for 30 minutes for extra tenderness.
Use freshly grated parmesan for best flavor and creaminess.
Adjust Cajun seasoning according to your preferred spice level.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Cajun, Steak, Pasta, Cheesy