Cheesy Garlic Butter Steak with Rigatoni in Four-Cheese Sauce
Bring steakhouse luxury to your dinner table with this Cheesy Garlic Butter Steak with Rigatoni in Four-Cheese Sauce. Juicy, pan-seared steak bites are tossed in rich garlic butter and combined with tender rigatoni coated in a creamy blend of mozzarella, parmesan, cheddar, and gruyère. This quick yet indulgent pasta dish is perfect for family dinners, date nights, or any time you crave comfort food. Enjoy a simple, easy dinner idea that combines bold flavors with creamy, cheesy satisfaction.
Equipment
- Large pot
- skillet
- Wooden spoon
- Colander
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 lb ribeye steak, cubed
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 12 oz rigatoni pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 0.5 cup shredded parmesan cheese
- 0.5 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.5 cup shredded gruyère cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil rigatoni in salted water until al dente, drain, and reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.
- Pat steak dry, season with salt and pepper, and sear in butter for 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove from skillet.
- Melt butter, sauté garlic, add cream, and whisk in all cheeses until smooth and creamy.
- Toss rigatoni in the cheese sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed for creaminess.
- Return steak to skillet, coat in sauce, garnish with parsley, and serve hot.
Notes
For extra flavor, deglaze with white wine before cream. Reheat leftovers with a splash of milk or cream.
Nutrition
Calories: 720kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 42gFat: 40gSaturated Fat: 22gCholesterol: 135mgSodium: 820mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 950IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 380mgIron: 4mg
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