Steak and Blue Cheese Rigatoni Bake
A comforting blend of tender steak, creamy blue cheese, and gooey mozzarella baked to perfection, ideal for gatherings or quick meals.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz rigatoni pasta
- 1 lb steak (sirloin or ribeye), cut into pieces
- 1 cup blue cheese, crumbled
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the rigatoni according to package instructions until al dente; drain.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the steak, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Combine the cooked rigatoni, steak mixture, heavy cream, blue cheese, and half of the mozzarella cheese in a large bowl.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and top with the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Let the dish sit for a few minutes after baking for best flavor absorption. If the cheese isn’t browning well, switch to broil for the last couple of minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 670
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 120mg