Description
Cajun Steak Tips in Cheesy Rigatoni Parmesan Sauce is a rich, creamy pasta dish featuring tender Cajun-seasoned steak tips and rigatoni tossed in a smooth Parmesan cream sauce. It’s a bold, comforting meal perfect for weeknights or special occasions.
Ingredients
- 1 pound steak tips (sirloin or ribeye), cut into bite-sized pieces
- 10 ounces rigatoni pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning, plus more to taste
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons butter, divided
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella or Fontina cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Season steak tips with Cajun seasoning.
- Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear steak tips until browned on all sides. Remove and set aside.
- Cook rigatoni in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water and drain the rest.
- In the same skillet, melt the remaining tablespoon of butter and sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Add heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Optional: Stir in mozzarella or Fontina cheese for extra creaminess.
- Add drained rigatoni to the sauce and toss to coat. Use reserved pasta water to loosen sauce if needed.
- Gently fold steak tips back into the pasta and heat through. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Adjust Cajun seasoning for desired spice level.
- Use penne or fusilli as alternatives to rigatoni.
- Add sautéed mushrooms or onions for more depth of flavor.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Reheat with a splash of cream or milk to maintain creaminess.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 155mg
