Description
Juicy Cajun-seasoned steak tips folded into tender rigatoni coated in a rich, creamy Parmesan sauce for a bold and comforting dinner everyone will love.
Ingredients
- 1½ pounds steak tips (sirloin or similar cut)
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 12 ounces rigatoni pasta
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion or shallot, finely diced
- 1½ cups heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook rigatoni in salted water until al dente.
- Reserve pasta water, drain, and set aside.
- Season steak tips with Cajun seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet and sear steak tips until browned.
- Remove steak from skillet and set aside.
- Sauté onion in butter until softened.
- Add garlic and cook briefly until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and simmer gently.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Add rigatoni and toss to coat, using pasta water as needed.
- Return steak tips to skillet and gently combine.
- Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
Use low heat when adding cheese to keep the sauce smooth and creamy. Adjust Cajun seasoning to control spice level.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun Italian Fusion