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Steak & Blue Cheese Rigatoni Bake

Creamy Steak & Blue Cheese Rigatoni Bake for Cozy Nights

This Steak & Blue Cheese Rigatoni Bake is a cozy and comforting dish, perfect for busy weeknights and special occasions.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 560
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 12 ounces rigatoni pasta can substitute with penne or ziti
For the Meat
  • 1 pound steak (sirloin or ribeye) high-quality cut is key for tenderness
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil use extra virgin for best flavor
  • 1 medium onion yellow or white onions
  • 1 medium bell pepper any color adds sweetness
  • 3 cloves garlic freshly minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream can substitute half-and-half or milk/yogurt mix
  • 4 ounces blue cheese adjust amount based on preference
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • to taste salt
  • to taste black pepper
For the Topping
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded, whole milk for best melt
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Colander
  • large skillet
  • baking dish

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Cook rigatoni pasta in generously salted boiling water for 10-12 minutes until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  2. Sear steak pieces in a skillet with olive oil for 3-4 minutes until browned. Remove and let rest.
  3. Sauté diced onion and bell pepper in the same skillet for about 5 minutes until tender. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
  4. Lower heat, add heavy cream, deglaze the skillet, and stir in blue cheese, oregano, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 3-5 minutes until thickened.
  5. Gently fold in the seared steak and drained rigatoni into the sauce until well-coated.
  6. Pour mixture into a greased baking dish, top with shredded mozzarella cheese.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 15-20 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
  8. Allow to cool slightly before garnishing with chopped parsley and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 560kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This dish can be made ahead and refrigerated, just add extra baking time before serving.

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