Description
Cajun Steak Tips in Rigatoni Parmesan Cheese Sauce is a bold and creamy pasta dish made with tender Cajun-seasoned steak bites tossed in a rich Parmesan cream sauce with rigatoni—comforting, flavorful, and perfect for hearty dinners.
Ingredients
- 1 lb steak (sirloin or ribeye), cut into bite-size tips
- 1 1/2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 12 oz rigatoni pasta
- 3 tbsp butter
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Salt, to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook rigatoni according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- Season steak tips with Cajun seasoning, coating well.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add steak tips and sear until browned and cooked to desired doneness. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic for 30 seconds.
- Pour in heavy cream and milk, stirring until warm.
- Add Parmesan cheese and black pepper, whisking until sauce becomes smooth and creamy.
- Return cooked rigatoni and steak tips to the skillet, tossing to coat evenly in the sauce.
- Adjust seasoning with salt if needed.
- Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for the smoothest sauce.
- Add red pepper flakes for extra heat.
- Steak tips can be substituted with chicken or shrimp.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun Fusion