Cajun Steak Tips in Cheesy Rigatoni Parmesan Sauce Recipe
Indulge in this decadent cajun steak tips dish, where tender steak mingles with cheesy rigatoni bathed in a creamy parmesan sauce. A surefire crowd-pleaser!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
For the Steak:
- 1 lb steak tips (sirloin or ribeye), cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
For the Pasta and Sauce:
- 10 oz rigatoni pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp butter (divided)
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella or Fontina cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Sear the Steak: Season steak tips with Cajun seasoning. Sear in olive oil and butter until browned. Set aside.
- Cook the Pasta: Boil salted water, cook rigatoni until al dente, then drain.
- Make the Sauce Base: Sauté garlic in butter, pour in cream, and simmer.
- Add the Cheese: Melt Parmesan into the sauce. Add optional cheese. Season.
- Combine: Toss rigatoni in sauce, adding pasta water. Fold in steak.
- Serve: Plate, garnish with Parmesan and pepper.
Notes
- You can adjust the spice level by adding more or less Cajun seasoning.
- For a twist, try using different types of cheese like Gruyère or cheddar.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 23g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
Keywords: Cajun, Steak Tips, Rigatoni, Parmesan Sauce, Creamy Pasta
