Cajun Steak Tips with Cheesy Rigatoni
Elevated Cajun steak tips paired with creamy rigatoni in a smoky Parmesan sauce, perfect for a weeknight dinner or entertaining.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Cajun-seasoned steak tips (or 1 lb beef sirloin tips with 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning)
- 8 oz rigatoni pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, finely grated
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning, plus more to taste
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the rigatoni until al dente. Reserve about 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add steak tips and sear for a couple of minutes until a crust forms.
- Stir and cook until preferred doneness. Remove from heat briefly to rest in the pan.
- Lower the heat to low. Pour in heavy cream and add Parmesan cheese. Stir until cheese melts and sauce is smooth.
- Return rigatoni to the skillet and toss to coat with the sauce and steak juices. Heat together for a minute.
- Taste and season with salt, pepper, and additional Cajun seasoning if desired.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley.
Notes
To lighten the sauce, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream. For a vegetarian option, omit the steak and add roasted mushrooms or smoked tofu.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg