Description
A flavorful and savory recipe combining Cajun spices, garlic butter, and rigatoni pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb steak (your choice of cut)
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 oz rigatoni pasta
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the rigatoni according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Season the steak with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- In a skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium-high heat.
- Add the steak to the skillet and cook to your desired doneness, about 4-5 minutes per side for medium-rare.
- Remove the steak from the skillet and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing.
- In the same skillet, add the remaining butter and minced garlic. Sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the cooked rigatoni to the skillet and toss to coat in the garlic butter.
- Slice the steak and serve it over the rigatoni, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the steak in Cajun seasoning for a few hours before cooking.
- Feel free to add vegetables like bell peppers or spinach to the rigatoni for added nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Cajun Garlic Butter Steak with Rigatoni