Description
These Cajun Steak Tips in Cheesy Rigatoni Parmesan Sauce combine tender seared steak bites with a rich, creamy, cheesy pasta. A bold, comforting weeknight dinner bursting with smoky Cajun flavor!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb sirloin steak, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella (optional for extra creaminess)
- 12 oz rigatoni pasta, cooked
- 1 tbsp butter
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season steak tips generously with Cajun seasoning.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear steak bites until browned and cooked to desired doneness. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic for 30 seconds.
- Add heavy cream and beef broth, stirring until smooth.
- Stir in Parmesan (and mozzarella if using) until melted and creamy.
- Add cooked rigatoni to the sauce and toss to coat.
- Return steak tips to the skillet and mix gently into the pasta.
- Simmer 1–2 minutes until everything is heated through.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan before serving.
Notes
For even more flavor, marinate the steak tips for 15 minutes in Cajun seasoning and a splash of Worcestershire sauce. Add red pepper flakes for extra heat!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 780
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 39g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
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