Description
This delicious cajun steak tips in cheesy rigatoni parmesan sauce is a fantastic dish that’s sure to impress. Made with steak tips (sirloin or ribeye), rigatoni pasta, and heavy cream, it combines great flavors and textures for a memorable meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb steak tips (sirloin or ribeye), cut into bite-sized pieces
- 10 oz rigatoni pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning (plus more to taste)
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp butter (divided)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella or Fontina cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Season the steak tips with Cajun seasoning. In a skillet over medium-high heat, heat the olive oil and 1 tbsp of butter. Sear the steak until it is browned on all sides. Remove the steak and set it aside.
- In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil and cook the rigatoni until it is al dente. Drain the pasta, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water.
- In the same skillet, add the remaining butter and sauté the minced garlic until it becomes fragrant. Then, pour in the heavy cream and bring it to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese until it is melted. If you are using mozzarella or Fontina, add it now. Season the sauce with salt, pepper, and additional Cajun seasoning if desired.
- Toss the cooked rigatoni into the sauce, adding the reserved pasta water as needed to achieve your desired consistency. Gently fold in the steak tips.
- Plate the dish immediately and garnish with extra Parmesan and cracked black pepper.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes