Description
This Steak & Blue Cheese Rigatoni Bake is a rich, indulgent pasta dish with tender steak, creamy blue cheese sauce, and a golden mozzarella crust—comfort food perfection!
Ingredients
- 12 oz rigatoni pasta
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 lb steak, cut into bite-sized pieces (sirloin or ribeye)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 medium bell pepper, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup blue cheese, crumbled
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook rigatoni until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear steak until browned but not fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté onion and bell pepper until softened. Add garlic and cook 1 minute.
- Lower heat to medium. Stir in heavy cream, blue cheese, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Cook until melted and slightly thickened.
- Return steak to skillet and add cooked rigatoni. Stir to coat evenly.
- Transfer to a greased baking dish and top with shredded mozzarella.
- Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 15–20 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Garnish with chopped parsley, serve hot, and enjoy.
Notes
- Use a well-marbled steak for best flavor and tenderness.
- For a lighter sauce, substitute half-and-half or milk mixed with Greek yogurt.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator up to 3 days and reheat covered.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American