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Cheesy Rigatoni Parmesan Sauce

Cheesy Rigatoni Parmesan Sauce with Spicy Cajun Steak Tips

Delight in Cheesy Rigatoni Parmesan Sauce featuring savory steak tips for a comforting dinner experience.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 plates
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Cajun
Calories: 600
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 12 oz Rigatoni Pasta The ridges help hold onto the sauce.
  • 1 tbsp Salt For seasoning the pasta water.
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Creates a creamy base.
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese (Freshly Grated) Adds depth to the sauce.
  • 2-3 cloves Garlic (Minced) Infuses flavor into the sauce.
  • 2 tbsp Butter Used to sauté the garlic.
  • to taste Salt and Pepper For seasoning.
  • to taste Mozzarella or Fontina Cheese (Optional) For extra creaminess.
For the Steak
  • 1 lb Steak Tips (Sirloin or Ribeye) Choose ribeye for luxury.
  • 2 tbsp Cajun Seasoning Adjust according to heat preference.
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil To achieve a sear.

Equipment

  • Heavy skillet
  • Large pot

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Heat a heavy skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil and butter. Sear seasoned steak tips for 3-4 minutes on each side. Remove and let rest.
  2. In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Cook rigatoni according to package instructions (9-11 minutes). Reserve ½ cup pasta water, drain, and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add butter and sauté minced garlic over medium heat for 1-2 minutes. Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
  4. Reduce heat and stir in grated Parmesan cheese until smooth. Mix in optional mozzarella or Fontina cheese if desired. Season with salt, pepper, and Cajun seasoning.
  5. Add rigatoni to the sauce, stirring to coat. Adjust sauce thickness with reserved pasta water if needed. Fold in seared steak tips to warm.
  6. Serve the creamy pasta in plates; optionally top with extra grated Parmesan, black pepper, and hot sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 35gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 350mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For best results, reserve pasta water and adjust sauce thickness as desired. Use uniform cuts for steak for even cooking.

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