Description
Indulge in the rich and flavorful Cajun Steak Cheesy Rigatoni Parmesan, a hearty dish marrying succulent steak tips with creamy, cheesy rigatoni pasta seasoned with a Cajun twist.
Ingredients
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For Cajun Steak Tips:
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Salt, to taste
- 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1.5 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 680 g sirloin or ribeye steak tips, cut into bite-sized pieces
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
For Cheesy Rigatoni Parmesan:
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Salt, to taste
- 0.5 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 110 g shredded mozzarella cheese
- 100 g freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 115 g cream cheese, softened
- 120 ml whole milk
- 360 ml heavy cream
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 340 g rigatoni pasta
Instructions
- Cook the Cajun Steak Tips: Sear seasoned steak tips in a hot pan until cooked to your liking.
- Prepare the Cheesy Parmesan Sauce: Make a creamy sauce with butter, garlic, cream cheese, heavy cream, and milk.
- Cook the Rigatoni: Boil rigatoni until tender, then set aside.
- Incorporate Cheeses and Seasoning: Mix in cheeses and Cajun seasoning into the sauce.
- Combine Pasta and Steak Tips: Mix cooked rigatoni and steak into the cheesy sauce and let flavors meld.
- Finish and Serve: Plate the dish, garnish with parsley, and enjoy hot.
Notes
- For extra heat, add more Cajun seasoning or a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- Adjust the thickness of the sauce with reserved pasta water.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop, Oven
- Cuisine: Cajun, Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 850
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 58g
- Saturated Fat: 30g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: Cajun, Steak, Cheesy, Rigatoni Parmesan, Pasta, Main Course
