Description
Cajun Steak Tips in Cheesy Rigatoni Parmesan Sauce combines tender steak tips with a rich, creamy cheese sauce and rigatoni pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb steak tips (sirloin or ribeye), cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning (plus more to taste)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 10 oz rigatoni pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp butter (divided)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella or Fontina cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Season the steak tips generously with Cajun seasoning. Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a skillet over medium-high heat, then add the steak pieces. Sear them until browned on all sides. Remove the steak tips from the skillet and set aside.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the rigatoni pasta and cook until al dente, according to package instructions. Drain the pasta and reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water.
- In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter. Sauté the minced garlic over medium heat until fragrant. Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in the freshly grated Parmesan cheese until it melts smoothly into the cream. Add shredded mozzarella or Fontina cheese if desired, stirring until fully combined. Season with salt, black pepper, and more Cajun seasoning to taste.
- Add the cooked rigatoni to the cheesy sauce and toss well to coat. Use reserved pasta water to thin the sauce as needed. Gently fold in the seared steak tips.
- Plate the creamy Cajun steak rigatoni immediately. Garnish with extra grated Parmesan and freshly cracked black pepper.
Notes
- This dish is best served immediately for optimal creaminess.
- Adjust Cajun seasoning to your spice preference.
- Feel free to use other types of cheese as per your taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 25g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Cajun Steak Tips, Cheesy Rigatoni, Parmesan Sauce