Description
Indulge in a comforting dish that brings the essence of Italian dining right to your table. This Flavorful Rigatoni in Garlic Butter Parmesan Cream Sauce, topped with perfectly seared Cajun steak tips, delivers a rich and creamy experience that is sure to impress. With its harmonious blend of garlic, parmesan, and spice, each bite is a delightful journey of flavor that makes it perfect for family gatherings or intimate dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz rigatoni pasta
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated fresh parmesan cheese
- 1 lb Cajun marinated steak tips (sirloin or ribeye)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp dried Italian herbs (basil and oregano)
Instructions
- Boil pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving 1 cup of pasta water.
- Season steak tips with Cajun spices, salt, and pepper. Sear in a skillet over medium-high heat until browned. Remove and keep warm.
- In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream while stirring continuously; mix in parmesan cheese until melted. Season with salt, pepper, and herbs.
- Toss rigatoni with the sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed for desired consistency.
- Serve topped with Cajun steak tips and extra parmesan if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg