Description
Tender steak tips seasoned with Cajun spices, served in a creamy Parmesan sauce with rigatoni pasta. This Cajun Steak Tips in Cheesy Rigatoni Parmesan Sauce recipe is a flavorful and satisfying dish that is perfect for a hearty meal.
Ingredients
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For the Steak Tips:
- 1 lb steak tips (sirloin or ribeye), cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 2 tbsp butter (divided)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
For the Rigatoni Parmesan Sauce:
- 10 oz rigatoni pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella or Fontina cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Sear the Steak: Season steak tips with Cajun seasoning. Heat olive oil and 1 tbsp butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear steak until browned on all sides. Remove and set aside.
- Cook the Pasta: In a large pot, boil salted water and cook rigatoni until al dente. Drain and reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.
- Make the Sauce Base: In the same skillet, add remaining butter. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add the Cheese: Stir in Parmesan until melted. If using, add mozzarella or Fontina. Season with salt, pepper, and more Cajun seasoning if desired.
- Combine: Toss cooked rigatoni into the sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed to thin. Fold in steak tips gently.
- Serve: Plate immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan and cracked black pepper.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop, Boiling
- Cuisine: Cajun, Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: Cajun Steak Tips, Rigatoni Parmesan, Pasta Recipe, Creamy Pasta, Steak Pasta
