Cajun Steak Tips in Cheesy Rigatoni Parmesan Sauce
Cajun Steak Tips in Cheesy Rigatoni Parmesan Sauce is a mouthwatering dish that combines tender steak tips seasoned with bold Cajun spices and creamy, cheesy rigatoni. This delightful meal is perfect for family gatherings, cozy date nights, or impressing guests with its rich flavors and comforting texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Cajun/Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb steak tips (sirloin or ribeye)
- 10 oz rigatoni pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Cajun seasoning to taste
- Salt and black pepper
Instructions
- Season steak tips with Cajun seasoning. Sear in a skillet with olive oil and butter until browned. Remove from skillet.
- Cook rigatoni in salted boiling water until al dente; drain and reserve some pasta water.
- In the same skillet, sauté garlic in remaining butter until fragrant. Add heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted; adjust seasoning.
- Toss cooked rigatoni into the sauce along with reserved pasta water as needed, then fold in seared steak tips.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra cheese and pepper.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 350g)
- Calories: 675
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 24g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 110mg