Description
This rich and indulgent pasta dish is a must-try for fans of bold flavors. Rigatoni is tossed in a creamy garlic butter parmesan sauce and topped with spicy Cajun steak tips, creating a perfect harmony of creamy, savory, and smoky tastes. Ideal for quick dinners, cozy nights in, or when you want to impress with minimal effort. Packed with comforting textures and deep flavor, it hits all the marks of easy dinner ideas, satisfying food ideas, and even fits into indulgent yet quick meal plans.
Ingredients
12 oz rigatoni pasta
1 lb sirloin steak, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 tbsp butter
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
1. Cut steak into bite-sized pieces and season with Cajun seasoning. Let sit for 15 minutes.
2. Cook rigatoni in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear steak tips 2-3 minutes per side. Set aside.
4. In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant.
5. Pour in heavy cream, bring to a simmer, then stir in Parmesan cheese until fully melted.
6. Toss in the cooked rigatoni and mix well to coat.
7. Add steak tips back into the pan or serve over the pasta.
8. Garnish with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan if desired.
Notes
Let the Cajun-seasoned steak rest before searing for better flavor infusion.
Use freshly grated Parmesan to ensure a smooth, creamy sauce texture.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 685
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 620
- Fat: 42
- Saturated Fat: 20
- Unsaturated Fat: 18
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 38
- Cholesterol: 155
Keywords: easy recipe, quick dinner, steak pasta, garlic butter sauce, creamy pasta, rigatoni dinner, comfort food