Description
Cajun Steak Tips in Cheesy Rigatoni Parmesan Sauce for a comforting dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Steak Tips (Sirloin or Ribeye)
- 2 tablespoons Cajun Seasoning
- 12 ounces Rigatoni Pasta
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- 1 cup Parmesan Cheese (Freshly Grated)
- 2 cloves Garlic (Minced)
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- to taste Salt and Pepper
- 1 cup Mozzarella or Fontina Cheese (Optional)
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat, adding olive oil and butter until they shimmer together.
- Season the steak tips generously with Cajun spice. Sear them in the skillet until browned on all sides, about 6-8 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- In a separate pot, bring salted water to a rolling boil and cook the rigatoni until al dente, about 9-11 minutes. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water before draining.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic in remaining butter for about 1-2 minutes.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Gradually mix in grated Parmesan until it melts.
- Stir in additional cheese, season with salt, pepper, and more Cajun seasoning to taste.
- Toss the drained rigatoni in the sauce, adding reserved pasta water bit by bit.
- Gently fold in the seared steak tips and serve topped with extra Parmesan, cracked pepper, or hot sauce.
Notes
- Adjust Cajun seasoning according to your heat preference.
- Consider using tenderloin for a luxurious option.
- Alternative pasta shapes include penne or fusilli.
- For a chewier finish, add mozzarella or fontina cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet and Boiling
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg