Steak & Blue Cheese Rigatoni Bake Recipe
This Steak & Blue Cheese Rigatoni Bake is a comforting and flavorful pasta dish featuring tender seared steak pieces in a creamy blue cheese sauce, combined with rigatoni pasta and topped with melted mozzarella cheese. Perfectly baked to golden perfection and finished with fresh parsley, it offers a rich and savory meal ideal for steak and cheese lovers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta
- 12 oz rigatoni pasta
Steak & Vegetables
- 1 lb steak, cut into bite-sized pieces (sirloin or ribeye recommended)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 medium bell pepper, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Sauce & Cheese
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup blue cheese, crumbled
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 12 oz rigatoni pasta and cook until al dente, following package instructions (usually 10-12 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- Sear the Steak: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add bite-sized steak pieces and sear until browned on all sides but not fully cooked, about 3-4 minutes. Remove steak and set aside.
- Sauté Vegetables: In the same skillet, add diced onion and bell pepper. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Prepare Sauce: Lower heat to medium. Pour in 1 cup heavy cream, stirring to deglaze the pan and incorporate browned bits. Stir in crumbled blue cheese, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Cook gently until cheese melts and sauce thickens slightly.
- Combine Steak and Pasta with Sauce: Return seared steak to the skillet. Add cooked rigatoni pasta and gently stir to coat everything evenly with the creamy blue cheese sauce.
- Assemble and Bake: Transfer the mixture into a greased baking dish. Evenly sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the top. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and bake for 15-20 minutes until cheese is melted and golden brown.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from oven and sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley for color and freshness. Serve hot and enjoy.
Notes
- Use a well-marbled steak and let it rest after searing to retain juices and tenderness.
- For a lighter sauce, substitute half-and-half or milk mixed with Greek yogurt instead of heavy cream.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat covered to prevent drying.
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