Cajun Steak Tips with Cheesy Rigatoni
A delightful blend of savory Cajun-seasoned steak tips and creamy rigatoni pasta, perfect for a quick and flavorful family dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: None specified
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Cajun-seasoned steak tips
- 8 oz rigatoni pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the rigatoni according to the package instructions. Once al dente, drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
- Add the Cajun-seasoned steak tips to the skillet and cook until browned and cooked to your preference, stirring occasionally.
- Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese until the cheese melts and the sauce is creamy.
- Toss the cooked rigatoni into the skillet, ensuring it’s well coated with the sauce.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley.
Notes
For added flavor, marinate steak tips in Cajun seasoning for a few hours before cooking. You can also use hot Cajun seasoning for an extra kick.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 100mg