Cajun Garlic Butter Linguine with Tender Beef Strips Rigatoni
Bring the bold flavors of Cajun cuisine to your dinner table with this creamy, hearty Cajun Garlic Butter Linguine with Tender Beef Strips Rigatoni. Perfect for a quick dinner idea or weekend comfort meal, this dish features tender seared beef, buttery garlic sauce, and rigatoni coated in a rich, Cajun-spiced cream sauce. This easy recipe is ideal for family dinners, cozy date nights, or meal prep, offering a perfect balance of savory, spicy, and creamy flavors. A delicious option for quick dinner, creamy pasta recipe, comfort food ideas, and weeknight family meals.
Equipment
- Large Skillet
- Large pot
- Wooden spoon
- Colander
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 lb beef sirloin or ribeye, sliced into strips
- 12 oz rigatoni pasta
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp smoked paprika, for garnish
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Heat a skillet with oil over medium-high heat. Season beef strips with salt, pepper, and ½ tbsp Cajun seasoning. Sear 2–3 minutes per side until browned. Remove and set aside.
- Cook rigatoni in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water and drain.
- In the skillet, melt butter and sauté minced garlic for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in the remaining Cajun seasoning.
- Pour in heavy cream, simmer for 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened. Add reserved pasta water if needed.
- Toss in cooked rigatoni and Parmesan until creamy. Return beef strips, garnish with parsley and paprika. Serve immediately.
Notes
Adjust Cajun seasoning to your spice preference. Stir in 2 oz of cream cheese for extra creaminess.
Nutrition
Calories: 520kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 32gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 680mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 15mg
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