Description
Blackened Steak Rigatoni in Velvety Cajun Cheese Sauce is a delicious and creamy pasta dish featuring tender ribeye steak seasoned with Cajun spices, served in a rich cheese sauce.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces rigatoni pasta
- 1 pound ribeye steak
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the rigatoni pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water.
- While the pasta cooks, season the ribeye steak generously with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper on both sides.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned steak and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side for medium-rare, or until desired doneness. Remove the steak from the skillet and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing it into thin strips.
- In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add the heavy cream, garlic powder, and onion powder. Stir well and bring to a simmer.
- Gradually add the cheddar and mozzarella cheeses, stirring continuously until melted and smooth. If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water a little at a time until desired consistency is reached.
- Add the cooked rigatoni to the cheese sauce, tossing to coat the pasta evenly.
- Serve the rigatoni topped with sliced blackened steak and garnish with chopped parsley.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add a few dashes of hot sauce to the cheese sauce.
- For a lighter version, substitute the heavy cream with half-and-half and use reduced-fat cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 120mg