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Cheesy Garlic Butter Steak with Rigatoni in Four-Cheese Sauce

Cheesy Garlic Butter Steak with Rigatoni in Four-Cheese Sauce

This Cheesy Garlic Butter Steak with Rigatoni in Four-Cheese Sauce combines perfectly seared steak bites in buttery garlic sauce with creamy rigatoni tossed in a luscious four-cheese blend. It’s rich, indulgent, and made to impress with minimal effort.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 Servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs. steak sirloin or ribeye, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 12 oz rigatoni pasta
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded Fontina cheese
  • 1/4 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • Optional: crushed red pepper flakes

Instructions
 

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season steak with salt and pepper.
  • Sear steak cubes in batches for 3–5 minutes until browned and cooked to desired doneness. Remove and set aside.
  • In the same skillet, lower heat to medium, add butter, and stir in minced garlic. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  • Return steak to skillet and toss to coat in the garlic butter. Turn off heat.
  • Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook rigatoni until al dente, drain, and reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water.
  • In a saucepan, heat heavy cream over medium. When it simmers, reduce to low and stir in cheeses: Parmesan, Mozzarella, Fontina, and Gorgonzola. Stir until smooth.
  • Add cooked rigatoni to the sauce and toss to coat. Use reserved pasta water if needed to thin.
  • Plate the pasta and top with garlic butter steak. Drizzle extra butter from the pan.
  • Sprinkle with parsley and red pepper flakes if desired. Serve immediately.

Notes:

  • Make sure the skillet is hot before adding the steak to get that perfect sear.
  • Don’t overcrowd the pan—sear steak in batches for even browning.
  • If your cheese sauce gets too thick, add a splash of reserved pasta water or more cream.
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