Description
A delightful dish that combines bold flavors with a creamy texture, featuring Cajun seasoned steak tips and rigatoni pasta in a garlic butter Parmesan sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz rigatoni pasta
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 lb sirloin steak, cut into bite-sized tips
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of salted water, add rigatoni, and cook until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside.
- Season the sirloin steak tips with Cajun seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat and sear the steak tips for 3-4 minutes on each side. Remove and keep warm.
- In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium, add unsalted butter, and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream, bring to a simmer, and stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. Adjust thickness with reserved pasta water if needed.
- Add cooked rigatoni and seared steak tips to the skillet, tossing to coat in the sauce. Heat through for 2-3 minutes.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat in a skillet over low heat, adding a splash of cream if needed.
- For a vegan version, substitute steak with plant-based protein and use vegan butter and cheese alternatives.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Cajun, Steak, Rigatoni, Pasta, Garlic Butter, Parmesan, Dinner, Recipe