Description
Creamy and indulgent, this Cheesy Garlic Butter Steak with Rigatoni in Four-Cheese Sauce recipe features juicy steak bites, garlicky butter, and a luscious four-cheese pasta sauce. Perfect for a hearty dinner, this dish combines steakhouse richness with pasta comfort.
Ingredients
1 pound ribeye or sirloin steak
12 ounces rigatoni pasta
4 tablespoons butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup shredded Fontina cheese
2 ounces cream cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
1. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add 2 tablespoons of butter. Add cubed and seasoned steak. Sear until golden and set aside.
2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook rigatoni until al dente. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water.
3. In the same skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant. Return steak to pan and coat in garlic butter.
4. In another saucepan, heat cream over medium-low. Add mozzarella, Parmesan, Fontina, and cream cheese. Stir until melted and smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
5. Combine pasta and cheese sauce. Add pasta water if needed to thin. Stir in garlic butter steak.
6. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
Use high-quality cheese for the best melting and flavor.
Don’t overcook the steak—medium rare to medium keeps it juicy.
Add a splash of cream when reheating leftovers for a silky texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 735
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 47g
- Saturated Fat: 25g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 135mg