Description
A rich and creamy pasta dish featuring tender Cajun steak tips and rigatoni in a garlic butter Parmesan cream sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz rigatoni pasta
- 1 lb steak tips, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 4 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
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook rigatoni according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Toss steak tips with Cajun seasoning.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add steak tips and cook until browned, about 4-5 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese, black pepper, and salt. Cook until sauce thickens slightly.
- Add cooked rigatoni and steak tips to the sauce. Toss to coat evenly.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Adjust Cajun seasoning to taste.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for best flavor.
- Serve immediately for the creamiest texture.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 24g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
Keywords: rigatoni, Cajun steak, garlic butter, Parmesan cream sauce, pasta