🔥 Bold flavors, tender steak, and pasta drenched in a rich, cheesy parmesan sauce—this Cajun Steak Tips & Rigatoni dish is a restaurant-quality meal you can make at home! Perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests, this recipe delivers maximum flavor with high RPM potential (thanks to its irresistible appeal and reader-friendly formatting).
Let’s dive into this spicy, cheesy, melt-in-your-mouth sensation!
Why You’ll Love This Cajun Steak & Rigatoni Dish
✅ Restaurant-quality at home – Juicy steak, al dente pasta, and creamy sauce.
✅ Perfectly balanced heat – Cajun seasoning adds a kick without overpowering.
✅ Cheesy, garlicky, indulgent – The parmesan cream sauce is pure comfort.
✅ Ad-optimized structure – Keeps readers scrolling (and ads loading!).
Ingredients You’ll Need
For the Cajun Steak Tips:
1.5 lbs (680g) sirloin steak, cut into bite-sized pieces
2 tbsp Cajun seasoning (adjust for spice preference)
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp butter
For the Cheesy Rigatoni Parmesan Sauce:
12 oz (340g) rigatoni pasta (or penne)
3 tbsp butter
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella (for extra gooeyness)
½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Salt & black pepper to taste
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)