Description
Indulge in a flavorful experience with Cheesy Cajun Garlic Butter Steak paired with Chipotle-Swirled Creamy Rigatoni. This dish combines tender ribeye steak with a smoky, creamy pasta for a delightful and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- Ribeye Steaks (600g/21oz, 1 inch thick): seasoned with Cajun spices.
- Unsalted Butter (4 Tbsp, 60ml): for searing and sauce.
- Cajun Spice Blend (2 tsp, 10g): for steak seasoning.
- Garlic (4 cloves, minced): adds aroma to steak.
- Smoked Paprika (2 tsp, 10g): enhances steak flavor.
- Chipotle Powder (2 tsp, 10g): for smoky pasta sauce.
- Rigatoni Pasta (250g, 9oz): captures creamy sauce.
- All-Purpose Flour (4 Tbsp, 60g): thickens sauce.
- Whole Milk (300ml, 1 ¼ cup): creamy sauce base.
- Sharp Cheddar Cheese (100g, 3½oz, grated): classic cheesy flavor.
- Smoked Gouda Cheese (80g, 2.8oz, grated): smoky, sweet flavor.
- Olive Oil (1 Tbsp, 15ml): for sautéing.
- Shallot (1 small, diced): adds depth to sauce.
- Black Pepper (½ tsp, 2g, ground): enhances flavors.
- Salt (to taste): seasons ingredients.
- Fresh Cilantro (2 Tbsp, 8g, toasted): fresh garnish.
- Parmesan Cheese (1 Tbsp, 5g, grated): umami finish.
Instructions
- Season Steaks: Rub ribeye with Cajun spice, garlic, paprika, and butter.
- Sear Steaks: Sear in hot skillet for 2-3 minutes per side, then cook to desired doneness.
- Rest Steaks: Let steaks rest for 10 minutes.
- Cook Rigatoni: Boil rigatoni until al dente, reserving pasta water.
- Make Cheese Sauce: Create a roux with butter and flour, then whisk in milk and cheddar.
- Combine Pasta & Sauce: Toss rigatoni with half of the cheddar sauce.
- Prepare Chipotle Gouda: Melt Gouda with chipotle powder and milk.
- Swirl Chipotle: Swirl chipotle sauce into the pasta.
- Plate & Garnish: Slice steak, drizzle with pan juices, and serve with pasta, Parmesan, and cilantro.
Notes
Toasting cilantro enhances its flavor. Resting the steak allows juices to redistribute for tenderness. Reserve pasta water to adjust sauce consistency.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan Fry
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 850 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 55 g
- Saturated Fat: 25 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 50 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg
Keywords: steak,pasta,cajun,chipotle,ribeye,cheesy,garlic butter,comfort food