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Cajun Steak Tips in Cheesy Rigatoni Parmesan Sauce

Tender Cajun-seasoned steak tips tossed with creamy parmesan rigatoni in a bold, cheesy, slightly spicy sauce. A rich and comforting dinner ready in under 35 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner, Main Dish
Cuisine: American, Cajun Fusion
Calories: 690
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cajun Steak Tips
  • 1 lb sirloin steak cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp salt
Cheesy Rigatoni Parmesan Sauce
  • 12 oz rigatoni pasta
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1.25 cups parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • 1 tsp Cajun seasoning for sauce
  • 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 0.25 cup pasta water reserved
  • 0.25 cup parsley chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Pasta pot
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Cook rigatoni until al dente and reserve pasta water.
  2. Season steak with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  3. Sear steak tips in a hot skillet until browned; remove and set aside.
  4. Melt butter in the skillet and sauté garlic for 1 minute.
  5. Add cream, milk, parmesan, Cajun seasoning, paprika, and pepper.
  6. Simmer until thickened, adding pasta water as needed.
  7. Add rigatoni to sauce and toss to coat.
  8. Return steak tips to the skillet and mix until warmed through.
  9. Garnish with parsley and serve.

Notes

Use freshly grated parmesan for the creamiest sauce.