Description
A comforting embrace of flavor featuring tender Cajun steak tips served with creamy, cheesy rigatoni.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound steak tips
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 12 ounces rigatoni pasta
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Season the steak tips liberally with Cajun seasoning.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; sear the steak tips until desired doneness.
- Remove the steak from skillet and let rest.
- Sauté minced garlic and diced onion in the same skillet until soft.
- Add heavy cream and bring to a simmer, stirring until it thickens.
- Whisk in the grated Parmesan cheese until smooth.
- Cook rigatoni in salted boiling water until al dente; drain and fold into the sauce.
- Add the steak tips back to the skillet and mix well; season with salt and pepper.
- Serve garnished with extra cheese or parsley, if desired.
Notes
For a spicy twist, consider adding jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce. You can also substitute the steak with shrimp or chicken for lighter options.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg