These Cajun Steak Tips in Cheesy Rigatoni bring bold Louisiana flavors to your pasta night with perfectly seared, spice-rubbed steak tips nestled in a rich, creamy cheese sauce. The rigatoni’s tubes catch every bit of that luscious Parmesan-mozzarella blend, while the Cajun seasoning adds just the right amount of heat and flavor complexity. It’s restaurant-quality comfort food that comes together in one skillet for easy cleanup.
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Cajun Steak Tips in Cheesy Rigatoni Parmesan Sauce
Cajun Steak Tips in Cheesy Rigatoni features perfectly seasoned steak tips tossed with creamy Parmesan-mozzarella sauce and hearty rigatoni pasta for an indulgent weeknight meal.
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minutesIngredients
1 pound steak tips
2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
12 ounces rigatoni pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup Parmesan cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 tablespoon butter
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt
0.5 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
Directions
- Season the steak tips with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper, ensuring an even coat on all sides.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add steak tips and sear on all sides until browned.
- Cook rigatoni pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside for later use.
- In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add butter and minced garlic. Sauté until garlic is fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and gradually add Parmesan and mozzarella cheese, stirring until cheeses are melted and sauce is smooth.
- Combine cooked rigatoni with the cheese sauce, stirring until pasta is fully coated.
- Add seared steak tips into the pasta and sauce, gently tossing to mix the ingredients evenly.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately for best flavor and texture.
Nutrition Facts
- Total number of serves: 4
- Calories: 250kcal
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 620mg
- Potassium: 400mg
- Sugar: 8g
- Protein: 6g
- Calcium: 60mg
- Iron: 2mg
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