Cajun Steak Tips with Cheesy Rigatoni

Cajun Steak Tips with Cheesy Rigatoni

Author: Sara Smith Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes
Yield: 4 servings Category: DINNER Cuisine: Cajun Diet: None

Ingredients

  • 1 to 1.5 pounds Cajun seasoned steak tips
  • 12 to 16 ounces rigatoni pasta
  • 1 to 1.5 cups grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 to 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt, to taste
  • Pepper, to taste
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Instructions

  1. Cook rigatoni according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside, saving a cup of pasta water if desired.
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  3. Add Cajun seasoned steak tips, cooking until browned and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
  4. In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté onion and garlic until fragrant.
  5. Add heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, stirring until melted and creamy. Reduce heat if necessary.
  6. Add cooked rigatoni to the sauce, tossing to combine.
  7. Return steak tips to the skillet and mix everything together, warming for a minute.
  8. Season with salt and pepper to taste, serve hot, and garnish with extra Parmesan if desired.

Notes

  1. Rest the steak after cooking to retain juices. Don't overheat the cream sauce to prevent curdling.