Description
A hearty dish combining Cajun-spiced steak tips with rigatoni pasta in a rich, cheesy Parmesan sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb steak tips, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 12 oz rigatoni pasta
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Cook rigatoni according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Toss steak tips with Cajun seasoning until evenly coated.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add steak tips and cook until browned, about 5-6 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses until melted and smooth.
- Add cooked rigatoni and steak tips to the skillet. Toss to coat evenly with the sauce.
- Season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra spice, increase Cajun seasoning or add hot sauce.
- Substitute half-and-half for heavy cream for a lighter version.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Cajun steak tips, cheesy rigatoni, Parmesan sauce, pasta dish, spicy steak pasta