Description
Cajun Steak and Cheesy Rigatoni with Parmesan is a delightful dish that combines bold Cajun flavors with creamy pasta, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 300 grams rigatoni pasta
- 300 grams steak (sirloin or ribeye)
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 240 milliliters heavy cream
- 200 grams shredded mozzarella cheese
- 50 grams grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Fresh parsley (chopped for garnish)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- Olive oil (for cooking the steak)
Instructions
- Prepare the steak by cutting it into bite-sized pieces and tossing with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Cook the rigatoni in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain and reserve some pasta water.
- In a skillet, melt butter, sauté garlic, add heavy cream, and stir in mozzarella and Parmesan until smooth.
- Add the cooked rigatoni and seared steak to the sauce, toss to combine, and adjust seasoning if needed.
Notes
- Choose fresh, high-quality steak for the best flavor.
- Let the steak come to room temperature before cooking for even cooking.
- Experiment with different cheeses for varied flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Cajun, Steak, Rigatoni, Parmesan, Cheesy, Pasta