Description
A rich and indulgent Cheesy Cajun Garlic Butter Steak with Creamy Rigatoni recipe, featuring tender Cajun-seasoned steak bites, creamy Parmesan sauce, and perfectly cooked pasta. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or special gathering, this hearty pasta dish is packed with bold flavors.
Ingredients
1 lb steak (sirloin, ribeye, or tenderloin), cut into bite-sized pieces
2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
2 tbsp olive oil
3 tbsp butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
12 oz rigatoni pasta
to taste Salt
to taste Black pepper
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the rigatoni until al dente according to package directions. Reserve 1 cup pasta water, drain, and set aside.
2. Pat steak pieces dry and season generously with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, sear steak until browned on all sides and cooked to desired doneness. Remove from skillet and keep warm.
4. In the same skillet, reduce heat and melt butter. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
5. Pour in heavy cream, scraping any browned bits from the pan. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. Add reserved pasta water as needed to thin sauce.
6. Toss cooked rigatoni in the sauce, then add steak back to the skillet.
7. Mix gently until evenly coated, garnish with parsley, and serve hot.
Notes
Use freshly grated Parmesan for a smoother, creamier sauce.
Adjust Cajun seasoning to control spice level.
Let steak rest briefly after cooking to retain juices before mixing with pasta.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Pasta Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American / Cajun Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 1/4 recipe)
- Calories: 720
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 860
- Fat: 42
- Saturated Fat: 20
- Unsaturated Fat: 19
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 49
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 39
- Cholesterol: 160