Cajun Steak Tips in Cheesy Rigatoni Parmesan Sauce
Enjoy bold flavors with Cajun Steak Tips in Cheesy Rigatoni Parmesan Sauce—your new favorite comfort meal! Try it tonight!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb steak tips (sirloin or ribeye)
- 10 oz rigatoni pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 garlic cloves
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Cajun seasoning
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella or Fontina cheese (optional)
Instructions
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter. Season steak tips with Cajun seasoning and sear until browned on all sides. Set aside.
- Cook rigatoni in salted boiling water until al dente; reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.
- In the same skillet, melt remaining butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Stir in heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Add Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Combine rigatoni with the sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed for consistency. Fold in steak tips.
- Serve warm, garnished with extra Parmesan and black pepper.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg