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Delicious cajun steak tips served with creamy cheesy rigatoni pasta.

Cajun Steak Tips with Cheesy Rigatoni

A delightful dish combining Cajun-seasoned beef with creamy rigatoni, perfect for cozy dinners or impressing guests.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Cajun
Calories: 600

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Sauce
  • 12 oz Rigatoni pasta Use gluten-free rigatoni if desired.
  • 1 cup Heavy cream Adjust based on desired creaminess.
  • 2 tbsp Butter For sautéing and flavor.
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese Grated, for melting into pasta.
  • 1 medium Onion Diced.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced.
Steak
  • 1 lb Cajun-seasoned steak tips Marinate for extra flavor.
Cooking ingredients
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil For cooking steak.
  • to taste Salt Season to preference.
  • to taste Pepper Season to preference.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cook the rigatoni pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat and add Cajun-seasoned steak tips. Cook until browned and cooked to your preferred doneness. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add butter, diced onion, and minced garlic. Sauté until the onion is translucent.
Cooking
  1. Stir in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
  2. Add the cooked rigatoni and mix in Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
  3. Fold in the cooked steak tips, season with salt and pepper to taste, and serve hot.

Notes

Garnish with extra Parmesan cheese or fresh parsley. Serve with a side salad or garlic bread. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days, or freeze for up to three months.