Description
Looking for a bold, comforting dish that’s bursting with flavor? This Cheesy Cajun Garlic Butter Steak with Creamy Rigatoni delivers tender, spice-rubbed steak smothered in garlic butter and served over rich, cheesy rigatoni. It’s a restaurant-quality meal made at home in under 40 minutes. Perfect for a quick dinner, an easy recipe for guests, or just a weeknight comfort food fix. If you love hearty steak recipes, creamy pasta dinner ideas, or anything with Cajun spice, this one’s for you!
Ingredients
1 pound ribeye or sirloin steak
2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
12 ounces rigatoni pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
1. Pat the steak dry and season both sides with Cajun seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Let it rest at room temperature for 15–20 minutes.
2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the rigatoni until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water and drain the rest.
3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Sear the steak for 3–4 minutes per side. Lower the heat, add 2 tablespoons of butter and garlic, and spoon the butter over the steak as it finishes.
4. Remove steak from pan, tent with foil, and let it rest.
5. In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium. Add remaining butter and pour in heavy cream. Stir to combine.
6. Add mozzarella and Parmesan gradually, whisking until melted into a smooth sauce.
7. Toss in cooked rigatoni, coating well. Add a splash of pasta water if the sauce is too thick. Adjust seasoning as needed.
8. Slice the rested steak thinly against the grain.
9. Plate creamy rigatoni and top with sliced Cajun garlic butter steak. Garnish with fresh parsley and more cheese if desired.
Notes
Always rest your steak before slicing—it keeps it juicy and flavorful.
Reserve pasta water to adjust the sauce texture if needed.
Use freshly grated cheese for the smoothest, richest sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet / Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Cajun Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 820
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 48g
- Saturated Fat: 24g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
Keywords: easy dinner, creamy pasta, steak and pasta, cheesy rigatoni, comfort food, quick weeknight meal, Cajun steak pasta