Steak & Blue Cheese Rigatoni Bake
This dish combines tender steak and blue cheese with rigatoni pasta, creating a comforting and flavorful bake.
Equipment
- large pot
- Oven-safe Baking Dish
Ingredients
For the Pasta
- 12 oz Rigatoni Pasta Holds sauce well in its ridges and hollow shape.
For the Sauce
- 1 lb Steak Choose a tender cut like sirloin or ribeye.
- 2 tablespoon Olive Oil Extra virgin olive oil is best for searing.
- 1 medium Onion Adds depth to the sauce.
- 2 cloves Garlic Aromatics for a savory foundation.
- 1 medium Bell Pepper Adds sweetness and crunch.
- 1 cup Heavy Cream Creates a rich and silky sauce.
- ½ cup Blue Cheese Crumbled for sharp, salty flavor.
- 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese Melts beautifully on top.
- 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano Adds earthiness to the dish.
- to taste teaspoon Salt Essential for seasoning.
- to taste teaspoon Black Pepper Essential for seasoning.
- 2 tablespoon Fresh Parsley Chopped for garnish.
Instructions
- Cook the rigatoni pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sear the steak pieces until browned, then remove from pot.
- Add onion, garlic, and bell pepper to the pot. Sauté until softened.
- Stir in heavy cream, blue cheese, oregano, salt, and pepper. Cook until the cheese melts.
- Add the cooked rigatoni and seared steak to the sauce. Mix well to combine.
- Transfer the mixture to an oven-safe baking dish. Top with mozzarella cheese.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 20 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
You can substitute other types of cheese if desired. Adjust seasoning based on your taste.