Description
Steak & Blue Cheese Rigatoni Bake is a rich, creamy pasta dish loaded with tender seared steak, bold blue cheese crumbles, and melty mozzarella. This comforting baked rigatoni is perfect for busy weeknights, cozy weekends, or anytime you want a hearty dinner that feels a little extra special.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz rigatoni pasta
- 1 lb sirloin or ribeye steak, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup crumbled blue cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook rigatoni until al dente according to package instructions (about 10–12 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add steak pieces and sear for 3–4 minutes until browned but not fully cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add diced onion and bell pepper. Cook for about 5 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Reduce heat to medium. Pour in heavy cream, stirring to deglaze the pan. Add blue cheese, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Stir until cheese melts and sauce thickens slightly.
- Return steak to the skillet. Add cooked rigatoni and gently stir to coat everything in the sauce.
- Transfer mixture to prepared baking dish. Sprinkle mozzarella evenly on top.
- Bake for 15–20 minutes until cheese is melted and golden.
- Remove from oven, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve hot.
Notes
- For a milder flavor, reduce blue cheese to 1/2 cup and add extra mozzarella.
- Sirloin works great for a budget-friendly option; ribeye adds extra richness.
- You can assemble the dish up to 24 hours ahead and refrigerate before baking.
- Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 620 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 19 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg