Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb steak tips (sirloin or ribeye), cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning (plus more to taste)
- 10 oz rigatoni pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 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 the steak tips with Cajun seasoning and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter. Sear the steak tips until browned on all sides (about 6-8 minutes). Remove from heat and set aside.
- Boil salted water in a large pot. Cook rigatoni according to package instructions until al dente. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water.
- In the same skillet used for the steak, melt remaining butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Add heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Toss cooked rigatoni in the cheese sauce, adding reserved pasta water gradually for desired consistency. Fold in seared steak tips gently.
- Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan cheese if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 350g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 100mg