Cajun Steak Cheesy Rigatoni (Print-Friendly Recipe)
Spicy steak tips combined with creamy rigatoni in a rich Parmesan sauce for a satisfying meal.
# Ingredients List:
→ Meat
01 -
1 lb sirloin or ribeye steak tips, cut into bite-sized pieces
→ Pasta
02 -
10 oz rigatoni pasta
→ Dairy
03 -
1 cup heavy cream
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3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
05 -
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella or Fontina cheese (optional)
06 -
2 tbsp butter, divided
→ Seasonings & Oils
07 -
1 tbsp Cajun seasoning, plus more to taste
08 -
2 garlic cloves, minced
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1 tbsp olive oil
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Salt and black pepper, to taste
# How to Make It:
01 -
Season steak tips evenly with Cajun seasoning. Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear steak tips until browned on all sides. Remove from skillet and set aside.
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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook rigatoni until al dente according to package instructions. Drain pasta, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water.
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In the same skillet, melt remaining butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
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Stir in Parmesan cheese until fully melted. Add mozzarella or Fontina cheese if using. Season sauce with salt, black pepper, and additional Cajun seasoning to taste.
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Add cooked rigatoni to the sauce, stirring gently. Incorporate reserved pasta water gradually to adjust sauce consistency. Fold steak tips into the mixture carefully to preserve texture.
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Transfer to serving plates immediately. Garnish with extra Parmesan cheese and freshly cracked black pepper as desired.
# Extra Information:
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Reserve pasta water to adjust sauce thickness for optimal creaminess.