Name: Cajun Steak Tips in Cheesy Rigatoni Parmesan Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients: 1 lb steak tips (sirloin or ribeye), cut into bite-sized pieces; 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning; 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; Salt and black pepper to taste

Description

Cajun Steak Tips in Cheesy Rigatoni Parmesan Sauce is a comforting and flavorful dish that brings the best of both worlds: tender steak and creamy pasta. This recipe features juicy steak tips seasoned with bold Cajun spices, tossed with al dente rigatoni, and enveloped in a rich Parmesan cheese sauce. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or entertaining friends, this dish is quick to prepare, taking only 35 minutes from start to finish. Impress your loved ones with this indulgent meal that promises satisfaction with every bite.

Ingredients

Scale

1 lb steak tips (sirloin or ribeye), cut into bite-sized pieces
1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
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
Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

Season the steak tips generously with Cajun seasoning.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil and 1 tbsp butter over medium-high heat. Sear the steak until browned on all sides, then set aside.
Boil salted water in a pot. Cook rigatoni until al dente; drain while reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water.
In the same skillet, add remaining butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Pour in heavy cream and simmer gently.
Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted. Add salt, pepper, and more Cajun seasoning if desired.
Toss cooked rigatoni into the sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed for consistency. Fold in steak tips gently.
Serve immediately garnished with extra Parmesan cheese and cracked black pepper.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Skillet
Cuisine: Cajun

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
Calories: 720
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 800mg
Fat: 42g
Saturated Fat: 22g
Unsaturated Fat: 18g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 51g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 32g
Cholesterol: 105mg

Keywords: Customize by adding vegetables like bell peppers or spinach for added nutrition. Adjust spice levels by varying the amount of Cajun seasoning used.