Description
This rich and spicy dish pairs tender Cajun-seasoned steak tips with a creamy, cheesy rigatoni Parmesan sauce. It’s the ultimate comfort meal with just the right amount of kick and a satisfying cheesy finish.
Ingredients
- 1 lb steak tips (sirloin or ribeye), cut into bite-sized pieces
- 10 oz rigatoni pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning (plus more to taste)
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp butter (divided)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella or Fontina cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Season steak tips with Cajun seasoning. Heat olive oil and 1 tbsp butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear steak until browned on all sides. Remove and set aside.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook rigatoni until al dente. Drain and reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.
- In the same skillet, add remaining butter. Sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in Parmesan until melted. Add mozzarella or Fontina if using.
- Season with salt, black pepper, and additional Cajun seasoning to taste.
- Add cooked rigatoni to the sauce, thinning with reserved pasta water as needed.
- Gently fold in steak tips and heat through.
- Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan and cracked black pepper.
Notes
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for the smoothest sauce.
- Adjust Cajun seasoning to control the spice level.
- Ribeye steak tips will give a richer flavor, while sirloin is leaner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American