Description
A comforting dish featuring well-seared Cajun steak tips paired with rigatoni in a rich Parmesan cream sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Cajun-seasoned steak tips
- 8 oz rigatoni pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the rigatoni according to package instructions in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the Cajun-seasoned steak tips and cook until browned on the outside, about 3–5 minutes per side depending on size. Remove from skillet and set aside to rest.
- In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add the heavy cream, stirring to combine and bringing it to a gentle simmer.
- Add the grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Stir until the cheese melts and the sauce thickens slightly, about 2–4 minutes.
- Add the cooked rigatoni and the steak tips back to the skillet, stirring to combine well so the sauce coats both pasta and beef.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Consider using gluten-free pasta to accommodate dietary needs. The sauce can be lightened with half-and-half or a mix of milk and cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 870
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: variable
- Fat: 56g
- Saturated Fat: 30g
- Unsaturated Fat: 26g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 48g
- Cholesterol: high