Description
A rich and indulgent dish pairing tender, garlicky steak tips with ultra-creamy rigatoni coated in a three-cheese sauce. Perfect for weeknight comfort or a special dinner, this meal brings bold flavor and cozy satisfaction.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Steak Tips:
- 1 1/2 lbs sirloin steak, cubed
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (plus more for garnish)
For the Cheesy Rigatoni:
- 12 oz rigatoni pasta
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 cups warm whole milk
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella
- 1 cup shredded cheddar
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp garlic powder (optional)
- Dash of crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook rigatoni until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside.
- Season steak tips with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Sear steak tips in batches, 2–3 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
- Lower heat to medium. Add butter and garlic to the skillet. Sauté for 1 minute. Return steak tips to the pan and toss to coat in garlic butter. Add parsley. Remove from heat.
- In a separate saucepan, melt butter and whisk in flour to make a roux. Slowly add warm milk, whisking to avoid lumps. Once thickened, stir in cheeses. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes (if using).
- Combine drained rigatoni with the cheese sauce. Add reserved pasta water as needed for desired consistency.
- Plate cheesy rigatoni and top with garlic butter steak tips. Garnish with parsley. Serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes