Description
This Cheesy Cajun Garlic Butter Steak with Creamy Rigatoni brings together bold Cajun spice, rich garlic butter, and a lusciously creamy cheese sauce over perfectly cooked rigatoni. It’s a mouthwatering fusion of Southern flair and Italian comfort that’s ideal for cozy nights or impressing guests.
Ingredients
1 lb ribeye steak
8 oz rigatoni pasta
1 cup heavy cream
4 cloves garlic, minced
3 tbsp unsalted butter
½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
¾ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
1 tbsp olive oil
Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. Season the ribeye steak on both sides with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over high heat. Sear the steak for 3–4 minutes per side until browned. Remove and rest.
3. Boil rigatoni in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
4. In the same skillet, melt 2 tbsp butter and sauté the minced garlic until golden. Drizzle over the sliced steak.
5. In a saucepan, heat heavy cream and 1 tbsp butter. Stir in Parmesan and mozzarella until melted and creamy. Season with salt, pepper, and a touch of Cajun seasoning.
6. Add chopped parsley to the sauce and toss in the rigatoni until fully coated.
7. Plate pasta and top with sliced steak and garlic butter. Garnish with extra parsley if desired.
Notes
Let the steak rest after cooking to lock in juices before slicing.
Freshly grated cheese melts better and avoids clumping in the sauce.
Add a splash of milk or cream when reheating pasta to revive creaminess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 785
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 620
- Fat: 54
- Saturated Fat: 26
- Unsaturated Fat: 26
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 38
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 42
- Cholesterol: 165
Keywords: steak pasta, garlic butter steak, creamy rigatoni, Cajun steak dinner