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Cheesy Garlic Butter Steak with Rigatoni in Four-Cheese Sauce

Cheesy Garlic Butter Steak with Rigatoni in Four-Cheese Sauce


  • Author: Julia Koch
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Description

A luxurious combination of garlic butter-seared steak cubes paired with creamy rigatoni in a smooth four-cheese sauce. Perfect for an indulgent dinner night with bold flavors and silky textures that satisfy every bite.


Ingredients

450g ribeye or sirloin steak, cubed

1 tablespoon butter (for searing)

Salt and cracked black pepper, to taste

2 tablespoons butter

3 cloves garlic, minced

250g rigatoni pasta

1 cup heavy cream

1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1/3 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

1/3 cup shredded fontina cheese

1/4 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese

1/4 cup reserved pasta water

2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley


Instructions

1. Pat steak cubes dry, season with salt and pepper. Heat cast iron skillet over medium-high heat and melt 1 tablespoon butter. Sear steak cubes in batches for 3–4 minutes until browned. Set aside.

2. Bring a pot of salted water to boil. Cook rigatoni until al dente. Drain and reserve 1/4 cup pasta water.

3. In the same skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.

4. Reduce heat to low. Pour in heavy cream, then gradually add cheeses while whisking until smooth. Add reserved pasta water to adjust consistency if needed.

5. Toss cooked rigatoni into the cheese sauce. Mix until coated. Stir in chopped parsley.

6. Plate pasta alongside steak cubes. Drizzle leftover garlic butter from the skillet over the steak if desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

Make sure to sear the steak in a hot pan without overcrowding to get a golden crust.

Use freshly grated cheese for best melting and texture in the sauce.

Adjust sauce consistency with pasta water gradually—don’t pour all at once.

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

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 plate
  • Calories: 715
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 480mg
  • Fat: 48g
  • Saturated Fat: 28g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 17g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 39g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 36g
  • Cholesterol: 150mg

Keywords: steak pasta, creamy rigatoni, four-cheese sauce, garlic butter steak