Cajun Steak Tips in Cheesy Rigatoni Parmesan Sauce Recipe
Indulge in the decadent flavors of Cajun Steak Tips in a luscious Cheesy Rigatoni Parmesan Sauce. This dish brings together tender, Cajun-spiced steak tips with a creamy, cheesy pasta sauce for a meal that is both comforting and boldly flavorful.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Creole
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Steak Tips:
- 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
Cheesy Rigatoni Parmesan 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 a skillet with olive oil and 1 tbsp butter until browned. Set aside.
- Cook the Pasta: Boil salted water, cook rigatoni until al dente. Drain, reserve pasta water.
- Make the Sauce Base: In the skillet, sauté garlic in butter. Add heavy cream, simmer gently.
- Add the Cheese: Stir in Parmesan until melted. Add mozzarella/Fontina, salt, pepper, Cajun seasoning.
- Combine: Toss rigatoni in sauce, add pasta water as needed. Fold in steak tips.
- Serve: Plate, garnish with Parmesan, cracked black pepper.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
