Cajun Steak Tips with Cheesy Rigatoni
A quick and flavorful dish combining tender steak tips and cheesy rigatoni pasta in a creamy sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Dancing between omnivore
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound steak tips
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 8 ounces rigatoni pasta
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the rigatoni pasta according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Season the steak tips with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Add the steak tips to the skillet and cook until browned and desired doneness. Remove the steak from the skillet and let it rest.
- In the same skillet, pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Gradually stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Add the cooked rigatoni and reserved steak tips back into the skillet, mixing well to coat with the sauce.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
For a twist, you can add spinach or sun-dried tomatoes, or substitute steak with chicken or shrimp.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg