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Cheesy Garlic Butter Steak with Rigatoni in Four-Cheese Sauce

Cheesy Garlic Butter Steak with Rigatoni in Four-Cheese Sauce


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  • Author: Maya Rivers
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Description

Big flavor, zero fuss: Cheesy Garlic Butter Steak with Rigatoni in Four-Cheese Sauce is a crowd-pleasing, restaurant-style dinner you can make at home. Juicy garlic-butter steak tops tender rigatoni swirled in a silky blend of Parmesan, mozzarella, Fontina, and Gorgonzola. Perfect for weeknights and special occasions alike — a cozy, indulgent bowl the whole family will love. Keywords: quick breakfast (repurpose leftovers), easy dinner, healthy snack (small portion), breakfast ideas, dinner ideas, easy recipe, food ideas, creamy pasta, steak pasta.


Ingredients

1 lb rigatoni

1 lb ribeye steak (or sirloin)

2 tbsp olive oil

4 tbsp unsalted butter

4 cloves garlic, minced

1 1/2 cups heavy cream

1 cup grated Parmesan

1 cup shredded mozzarella

1 cup shredded Fontina

1/3 cup crumbled Gorgonzola

1 tsp kosher salt (plus more for pasta water)

1/2 tsp black pepper

1/2 cup reserved pasta water, as needed


Instructions

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook rigatoni until al dente; reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.

2. Pat steaks dry; season all over with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp pepper.

3. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Sear steaks 3–4 minutes per side for medium-rare. Transfer to a plate to rest.

4. Reduce heat to medium; add 4 tbsp butter and the minced garlic. Cook 45–60 seconds until fragrant.

5. Spoon some garlic butter over the rested steaks; slice across the grain into strips.

6. In a saucepan, warm 1 1/2 cups heavy cream over medium heat until steaming (do not boil).

7. Whisk in Parmesan, mozzarella, and Fontina until smooth; stir in Gorgonzola to melt.

8. If sauce is too thick, loosen gradually with splashes of reserved pasta water until glossy and pourable.

9. Toss cooked rigatoni with the four-cheese sauce to coat.

10. Plate pasta; top with sliced garlic-butter steak and drizzle any pan butter over the top. Serve immediately.

Notes

Warm, don’t boil, the cream and cheese to prevent separation and graininess.

Rest the steak 5 minutes before slicing so juices stay in the meat, not the cutting board.

Reserve and use pasta water to adjust the sauce to a silky, restaurant-style finish.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Dinner / Pasta
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American-Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 plate (about 1/4 recipe)
  • Calories: 1320
  • Sugar: 5
  • Sodium: 1450
  • Fat: 85
  • Saturated Fat: 45
  • Unsaturated Fat: 39
  • Trans Fat: 1
  • Carbohydrates: 75
  • Fiber: 3
  • Protein: 55
  • Cholesterol: 260