Description
Craving something bold, creamy, and satisfying? This Cajun Steak Tips in Cheesy Rigatoni Parmesan Sauce recipe delivers a restaurant-quality experience at home. Juicy Cajun-seasoned steak tips are seared to perfection, then layered over rigatoni smothered in a silky Parmesan cream sauce. Whether you’re after an easy dinner idea, a cozy comfort meal, or new dinner ideas for your weekly rotation, this easy recipe is packed with flavor and sure to impress. Ideal for quick dinners, special gatherings, or any food lover in search of bold flavor and comfort in every bite.
Ingredients
1 lb sirloin steak tips
10 oz rigatoni pasta
1 cup heavy cream
3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 1/2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp butter
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
1. Pat the steak tips dry and season with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear steak tips until browned and cooked to your liking. Remove and set aside.
3. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook rigatoni until al dente, then drain and reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water.
4. In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic for 1 minute.
5. Pour in the heavy cream and simmer for 2–3 minutes.
6. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and sauce thickens. If needed, add pasta water to thin.
7. Toss cooked rigatoni in the sauce to coat.
8. Plate the creamy pasta and top with steak tips.
9. Garnish with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan if desired.
Notes
Don’t overcook the steak tips — medium-rare to medium gives the juiciest texture.
Add reserved pasta water gradually to achieve your preferred sauce consistency.
Use fresh Parmesan for best melting and flavor — pre-shredded cheese may clump.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 655
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 685mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 132mg
Keywords: steak pasta, creamy rigatoni, Cajun pasta, easy dinner, comfort food