Description
Creamy Cheesy Garlic Butter Rigatoni with Savory Beef is a decadent pasta dish that combines seared, tender beef with a rich garlic butter cream sauce, tossed with perfectly cooked rigatoni and topped with melty mozzarella and parmesan cheese. It’s hearty, indulgent, and ready in about 30 minutes — perfect for weeknight dinners or cozy date nights.
Ingredients
- 12 oz rigatoni pasta
- 1 lb beef sirloin or ribeye, cubed
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1½ cups heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the rigatoni until al dente (about 10–11 minutes). Drain and reserve ½ cup of pasta water.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil. Season beef cubes with salt and pepper. Sear beef until browned on all sides, about 4–5 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium. In the same skillet, melt butter and add garlic. Sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Stir in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook for 2–3 minutes.
- Gradually add mozzarella and parmesan, stirring until melted and smooth.
- Return the cooked beef to the skillet. Add drained rigatoni and toss to coat. Add a splash of pasta water if needed to thin the sauce.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper as needed.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve hot.