Cajun Steak Tips in Cheesy Rotini Parmesan Sauce
Cajun Steak Tips in Cheesy Rotini Parmesan Sauce is a bold and creamy pasta dish featuring tender, Cajun-seasoned steak tips and rotini pasta tossed in a rich parmesan cheese sauce. It’s a comforting and satisfying meal packed with flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 to 6 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs steak tips or sirloin steak, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 12 oz rotini pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (optional)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
Cook rotini pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Season steak tips with Cajun seasoning.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear steak tips for 2–3 minutes per side until browned and cooked to desired doneness. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and melt butter. Add minced garlic and cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in parmesan and mozzarella cheese (if using) until melted and smooth.
- Season sauce with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add cooked rotini pasta to the skillet and stir to coat in the sauce.
- Return steak tips to the skillet and fold into the pasta.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- Use tender cuts like sirloin or ribeye for the best steak texture.
- Omit or reduce Cajun seasoning for a milder version.
- Optional mozzarella adds extra creaminess to the sauce.
- Reheat gently with a splash of milk or cream to maintain sauce consistency.
- Best enjoyed fresh; not recommended for freezing due to cream-based sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 690
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
