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Cajun Steak Rigatoni

Cajun Steak Rigatoni: Comforting Pasta with Bold Flavor

Cajun Steak Rigatoni combines creamy rigatoni with bold Cajun flavors for a comforting and quick dinner option.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Cajun
Calories: 620

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 12 oz Rigatoni Pasta
For the Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil Can substitute with vegetable oil
  • 2 tbsp Cajun Seasoning Adjust to spice preference
  • 1 medium Onion Chopped
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 medium Bell Pepper Chopped
  • 15 oz Diced Tomatoes (Canned)
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Can substitute with half-and-half
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese Grated; can also use Pecorino Romano
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Garnish
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Parsley Chopped

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Colander
  • large skillet
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Boil a large pot of salted water over high heat. Add rigatoni and cook for 10-12 minutes until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water and drain the rigatoni.
  2. Season the sirloin steak with Cajun seasoning. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add steak and sear for 3-4 minutes on each side until browned. Remove and let rest.
  3. In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium. Add chopped onion and diced bell pepper. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Stir in canned diced tomatoes and simmer for 5 minutes until the tomatoes burst.
  5. Lower heat and add heavy cream, stirring until smooth. Gradually add Parmesan cheese, stirring until melted. Adjust consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
  6. Return the seared steak to the skillet and coat it with the sauce for 2-3 minutes to heat through.
  7. Add drained rigatoni to the skillet, stirring to coat with sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  8. Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley and extra Parmesan cheese if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 620kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 35gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 70mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 3.5mg

Notes

Reheat leftovers gently with cream or reserved pasta water to maintain creaminess.

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