Cajun Steak Tips in Cheesy Rigatoni Parmesan Sauce
Enjoy a spicy twist on comfort food with Cajun Steak Tips in Cheesy Rigatoni Parmesan Sauce—easy to make and utterly delicious. Try it tonight!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Cajun
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
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp butter (divided)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning (plus more to taste)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season steak tips with Cajun seasoning. In a skillet, heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter over medium-high heat. Sear steak until browned, then set aside.
- Cook rigatoni in salted boiling water until al dente; reserve half a cup of pasta water before draining.
- In the same skillet, melt remaining butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Add heavy cream, simmering gently.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted; season with salt, pepper, and additional Cajun seasoning.
- Combine cooked rigatoni with the sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed for desired consistency. Fold in steak tips.
- Serve hot with extra Parmesan and cracked black pepper on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 49g
- Saturated Fat: 25g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg