Cajun Steak Tips in Cheesy Rigatoni Parmesan Sauce
If you’re searching for a dish that envelops you in warmth and flavor, look no further than Cajun Steak Tips in Cheesy Rigatoni Parmesan Sauce. This recipe has quickly become a family favorite, perfect for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings. Picture tender steak tips seasoned with zesty Cajun spices, enveloped in a rich, creamy cheese sauce. Each bite delivers a satisfying explosion of flavor that will leave everyone at the table coming back for more. Easy to prepare and packed with comfort, this dish is sure to earn a spot in your regular dinner rotation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 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
Instructions
- Season steak tips with Cajun seasoning. Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the steak until browned on all sides. Remove from skillet.
- Boil salted water and cook rigatoni until al dente, reserving half a 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. Optionally add mozzarella or Fontina cheese; season with salt, pepper, and additional Cajun seasoning.
- Toss rigatoni into the sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed for consistency. Fold in steak tips gently.
- Serve immediately with extra Parmesan and cracked black pepper.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg