Cajun Steak Tips in Cheesy Rigatoni Parmesan Sauce – Bold, Creamy, and Comforting
Bold Cajun-spiced steak tips paired with tender rigatoni in a rich, cheesy Parmesan cream sauce — a smoky, creamy comfort dish that’s perfect for pasta lovers.
Ingredients
For the Steak Tips:
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1½ lbs sirloin or flank steak, cut into bite-sized pieces
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1½ tbsp Cajun seasoning
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1 tbsp olive oil
For the Pasta:
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12 oz rigatoni pasta
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2 tbsp butter
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3 garlic cloves, minced
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1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
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2 oz cream cheese
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1 cup grated Parmesan
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Salt, pepper, red pepper flakes (optional)
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½ cup reserved pasta water
Garnish:
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Chopped parsley
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Extra Parmesan
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Cracked black pepper
Instructions
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Toss steak with Cajun seasoning and olive oil. Let sit for 15–30 mins.
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Cook rigatoni until al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta water.
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Sear steak in batches over high heat, 2–3 mins per side. Set aside.
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In same pan, melt butter, sauté garlic, then add cream and cream cheese. Stir until smooth.
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Stir in Parmesan and seasonings. Simmer until thick.
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Add pasta to sauce. Stir to coat, add pasta water if needed.
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Return steak to pan, stir or top pasta. Garnish and serve hot.
Notes
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Cook steak in batches for best sear.
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For lighter version, use half-and-half or low-fat cream.
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Add sautéed mushrooms or spinach to the sauce for more depth.