Description
Spice up your pasta night with this bold and creamy Cajun Garlic Butter Linguine with Tender Beef Strips Rigatoni. Tender beef, a rich garlic butter sauce, and Cajun seasoning come together in perfect harmony. This easy dinner idea is bursting with flavor, perfect for cozy nights or impressing guests with something that feels like a restaurant dish but cooks up fast. Whether you’re looking for quick dinner ideas, comfort food recipes, or spicy food ideas, this is a must-try.
Ingredients
340g rigatoni pasta
450g beef sirloin or ribeye, sliced into strips
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook rigatoni until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season beef strips with salt, pepper, and a pinch of Cajun seasoning. Sear until browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
3. In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium. Add butter and minced garlic. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Pour in heavy cream and remaining Cajun seasoning. Simmer 3–5 minutes until slightly thickened.
5. Stir in grated parmesan until melted and creamy.
6. Return pasta and beef to the skillet. Toss everything together until fully coated and warmed through.
7. Garnish with parsley and more parmesan, if desired. Serve hot and enjoy.
Notes
Want extra heat? Add a pinch of cayenne or hot sauce to the sauce.
For added texture, use a cast iron pan to sear the beef for a golden crust.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: easy dinner, Cajun pasta, garlic butter pasta, creamy beef rigatoni, comfort food