Description
A rich and creamy Cajun-inspired dish featuring tender steak tips and hearty rigatoni pasta, perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb Cajun-seasoned steak tips
- 8 oz rigatoni pasta
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the rigatoni according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
- Add Cajun-seasoned steak tips to the skillet. Cook until browned to your desired doneness, about 4-5 minutes for medium-rare.
- Lower the heat and pour in the heavy cream, stirring to combine.
- Gradually add grated Parmesan cheese, stirring until the sauce is creamy and smooth.
- Toss the cooked rigatoni into the skillet, ensuring it is well coated with the sauce.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley.
Notes
Feel free to swap steak tips for chicken or shrimp, and use gluten-free pasta if needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Cajun, steak tips, rigatoni, creamy pasta, quick dinner