Description
A creamy and spicy rigatoni pasta dish with tender Cajun-seasoned steak tips, garlic cream sauce, and Parmesan cheese. Ready in under 40 minutes for a quick, indulgent meal.
Ingredients
1 lb steak tips (sirloin or ribeye), cut into bite-sized pieces
10 oz rigatoni pasta
1 cup heavy cream
¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning (plus more to taste)
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons butter (divided)
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt and black pepper to taste
½ cup shredded mozzarella or Fontina cheese (optional)
Instructions
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Season steak with Cajun seasoning. Sear in olive oil and butter until browned. Set aside.
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Cook rigatoni until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water and drain.
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In skillet, sauté garlic in butter, add heavy cream, and simmer.
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Stir in Parmesan (and mozzarella if using), season with salt, pepper, and Cajun seasoning.
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Toss pasta in sauce, thinning with reserved water as needed. Fold in steak tips.
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Serve topped with extra Parmesan and cracked black pepper.
Notes
- Adjust spice levels to taste.
- Substitute proteins or add vegetables as desired.
- Best served fresh; leftovers reheat well with added cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Searing, boiling, simmering
- Cuisine: American, Cajun-inspired
