Cajun Steak Bites with Cheesy Rigatoni Parmesan Sauce

👉Ingredients

🚨For the Cajun Steak Tips:

🔸️1½ lbs sirloin or ribeye steak tips, cut into bite-sized pieces

🔸️2 tbsp olive oil

🔸️1 tbsp butter

🔸️1½ tsp Cajun seasoning

🔸️1 tsp garlic powder

🔸️½ tsp smoked paprika

🔸️Salt and black pepper, to taste

🚨For the Cheesy Rigatoni:

🔸️12 oz rigatoni pasta

🔸️2 tbsp butter

🔸️4 garlic cloves, minced

🔸️1½ cups heavy cream

🔸️½ cup whole milk

🔸️4 oz cream cheese, softened

🔸️1¼ cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese

🔸️1 cup shredded mozzarella

🔸️½ tsp Cajun seasoning

🔸️Salt and pepper, to taste

🔸️Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

👉Instructions:

✅️1. Cook the Pasta

Boil a large pot of salted water. Cook the rigatoni until just tender (al dente). Drain and save ½ cup of pasta water. Set pasta aside.

✅️2. Sear the Steak Tips

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.

Season steak with Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.

Sear the steak for 3–4 minutes per side until browned and cooked to your liking.

Add 1 tbsp butter near the end and spoon it over the meat. Remove steak from pan and set aside.

✅️3. Make the Sauce

In the same skillet, melt 2 tbsp butter.

Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.

Pour in the cream and milk. Add cream cheese and stir until smooth.

Mix in Parmesan, mozzarella, and Cajun seasoning. Stir until thick and cheesy.

Add salt and pepper. Use a splash of reserved pasta water if the sauce is too thick.

✅️4. Put It All Together

Stir cooked pasta into the sauce. Gently fold in the steak tips.

Let it simmer for 2–3 minutes so the flavors blend together.

✅️5. Serve

Top with fresh parsley and serve hot and cheesy!

◾️Ready in: 35 minutes

◾️Serves: 4

◾️Calories: About 875 per serving