Description
Cajun Steak Tips in Cheesy Rigatoni Parmesan Sauce is a flavorful dish that combines steak tips and pasta in a rich sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb steak tips (sirloin or ribeye), cut into bite-sized pieces
- 10 oz rigatoni pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning (plus more to taste)
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp butter (divided)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella or Fontina cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Season the steak tips with Cajun seasoning. In a skillet over medium-high heat, heat the olive oil and 1 tbsp of butter. Sear the steak until it is browned on all sides, then remove and set aside.
- Boil salted water in a large pot and cook the rigatoni until al dente. Drain the pasta and reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water.
- In the same skillet, add the remaining butter and sauté the minced garlic until it becomes fragrant. Pour in the heavy cream and bring it to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese until it melts. If using, add the mozzarella or Fontina cheese. Season the mixture with salt, pepper, and additional Cajun seasoning if desired.
- Toss the cooked rigatoni into the sauce, adding the reserved pasta water as needed to achieve the desired consistency. Gently fold in the steak tips.
- Plate the dish immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan cheese and cracked black pepper.
Notes
- Adjust the Cajun seasoning to your taste.
- For a spicier dish, add more Cajun seasoning.
- Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Cajun Steak Tips, Cheesy Rigatoni, Parmesan Sauce