Description
Bold, spicy, creamy, and ultra-satisfying—this Cheesy Cajun Garlic Butter Steak with Creamy Rigatoni is everything you crave in a quick dinner idea. It combines tender, seared Cajun steak with a rich and cheesy garlic cream sauce over rigatoni pasta. This dish delivers a comfort food experience packed with flavor and texture. Perfect for easy dinners, hearty food ideas, and delicious weeknight meals.
Ingredients
1 pound sirloin or ribeye steak
12 ounces rigatoni pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Cook the rigatoni in salted water according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. Rub the steak with olive oil, Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. Sear on high heat for 3–4 minutes per side. Let rest before slicing thinly.
3. In the same pan, melt the butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Add extra Cajun seasoning if desired.
4. Pour in heavy cream, simmer for 2 minutes, then stir in mozzarella and Parmesan until melted and creamy.
5. Add the cooked rigatoni to the sauce and toss to coat.
6. Top with sliced steak and drizzle with remaining garlic butter from the pan. Serve hot.
Notes
Let the steak rest before slicing to preserve its juices and tenderness.
Add a splash of pasta water to the sauce if it gets too thick when reheating.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 155mg
Keywords: easy recipe, steak dinner, creamy pasta, food ideas, quick dinner