Cajun Garlic Butter Steak Bites with Creamy Three-Cheese Rigatoni
Cajun Garlic Butter Steak Bites with Creamy Three-Cheese Rigatoni is a delightful dish that combines succulent steak bites infused with rich Cajun spices and a velvety cheese sauce enveloping perfectly cooked rigatoni. Each bite delivers a burst of flavor, making it the ultimate comfort food for cozy dinners or special occasions. The garlic aroma wafts through your kitchen as you prepare this indulgent meal, offering an experience that marries bold flavors with creamy textures. Perfectly satisfying and easy to make, this recipe will soon become a favorite at your dinner table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb sirloin steak tips
- 12 oz rigatoni pasta
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup whole milk
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup cubed Velveeta cheese
- Cajun seasoning
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Boil salted water in a large pot, add rigatoni, and cook until al dente (10-12 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- Pat dry sirloin steak tips and season with Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil and sear steak bites until golden brown (about 3-4 minutes per side). Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté diced onion for about 5 minutes until soft. Add minced garlic and stir for another 30 seconds.
- Pour in heavy cream and milk; bring to a gentle simmer for 5-7 minutes to thicken.
- Stir in Velveeta until melted, followed by mozzarella and Parmesan cheese until fully combined.
- Fold cooked rigatoni into the sauce until well coated. Serve steak bites on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 375g)
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 815mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg