Description
A rich and creamy pasta dish with flavorful Cajun steak tips, perfect for a hearty meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz rigatoni pasta
- 1 lb sirloin steak, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 3 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook rigatoni according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
- Toss steak pieces with Cajun seasoning until evenly coated.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add steak and cook for 4-5 minutes until browned. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add Parmesan cheese, black pepper, and salt. Stir until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Return cooked steak and pasta to the skillet. Toss everything together until well coated.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- Adjust Cajun seasoning to your preferred spice level.
- For extra creaminess, add more heavy cream if needed.
- Substitute chicken for steak if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
Keywords: rigatoni, garlic butter, parmesan cream sauce, Cajun steak tips, creamy pasta