Description
An easy, comforting meal featuring bold Cajun steak tips and creamy rigatoni Parmesan that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Cajun-seasoned steak tips
- 8 oz rigatoni pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the rigatoni pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the Cajun-seasoned steak tips and cook until browned and cooked to your desired doneness. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese and garlic powder. Cook until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Add the cooked rigatoni and steak tips to the skillet, tossing to coat in the creamy sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley.
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half plus a tablespoon of cornstarch. Kids can help by garnishing with parsley or cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg