Description
A comforting dish of succulent steak tips seasoned with Cajun spices, paired with creamy, cheesy rigatoni for a delightful weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb steak tips (your favorite cut)
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning (adjust to taste)
- 8 oz rigatoni pasta
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the rigatoni according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Season steak tips with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. Add to the skillet and cook for about 3-4 minutes until browned and cooked to your liking.
- In another saucepan, combine heavy cream and Parmesan cheese over low heat, stirring continuously until melted and smooth.
- Toss the cooked rigatoni into the cheese sauce, ensuring each piece is well coated.
- Serve the cheesy rigatoni on plates and top with the Cajun steak tips, garnishing with fresh parsley.
Notes
Feel free to substitute with chicken or shrimp, and use different pasta shapes if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing and Saucing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Cajun, steak, rigatoni, pasta, comfort food, family dinner