Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Steak & Blue Cheese Rigatoni Bake, a hearty dish that combines tender steak, creamy blue cheese sauce, and pasta for a satisfying meal. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners, this recipe is as easy to prepare as it is delicious. The rich flavors meld beautifully, creating a dish that will impress everyone at your table. Topped with a golden mozzarella crust and garnished with fresh parsley, this rigatoni bake is truly a feast for the senses.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz rigatoni pasta
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 lb sirloin or ribeye steak (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 1 medium bell pepper (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup crumbled blue cheese
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Cook rigatoni in boiling salted water until al dente; drain.
- Sear steak pieces in olive oil until browned; remove from skillet.
- Sauté onion and bell pepper in the same skillet until softened; add garlic.
- Stir in heavy cream and blue cheese; season with oregano, salt, and pepper until thickened.
- Combine steak and rigatoni with the sauce; transfer to a greased baking dish and top with mozzarella.
- Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 80mg