Cajun Steak Tips in Cheesy Rigatoni Parmesan Sauce: Bold Flavors Unite
Bold Cajun-seasoned steak tips in creamy parmesan sauce with rigatoni pasta. Restaurant-quality fusion dish ready in 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Cuisine: Fusion
Ingredients
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- 1.5 lbs sirloin steak tips, cut into 1-inch pieces”, “12 oz rigatoni pasta”, “2 tablespoons paprika”, “1 tablespoon garlic powder,
- 1 tablespoon onion powder,
- 1 teaspoon oregano,
- 1 teaspoon thyme,
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper,
- 1 teaspoon black pepper,
- 1 teaspoon salt,
- 2 tablespoons olive oil,
- 3 cloves garlic, minced,
- 1 cup heavy cream,
- 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese,
- 2 tablespoons butter,
- 1/2 cup chicken broth,
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Mix all cajun spices together. Pat steak tips dry and season with cajun blend. Let rest 15 minutes at room temperature. Cook rigatoni according to package directions.
- Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear seasoned steak tips 2-3 minutes per side until browned. Remove and set aside.
- In same skillet, sauté garlic 30 seconds. Add chicken broth, then heavy cream. Bring to gentle simmer, then gradually whisk in parmesan cheese and butter.
- Return steak tips to sauce, add cooked rigatoni and toss to combine. Cook 2-3 minutes until heated through. Serve immediately with fresh parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 servings
- Calories: 658 kcal
- Sugar: 4.5g
- Sodium: 1,285mg
- Fat: 32.5g
- Saturated Fat: 17.2g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3.2g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 145mg