Description
Cheesy Beef Rigatoni in Garlic Cream Sauce is a comforting and satisfying dish perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. This creamy pasta combines tender beef with rich cheeses, enveloping perfectly cooked rigatoni in a luscious garlic cream sauce that delights every palate. In just 30 minutes, you can create a memorable meal that will impress family and friends alike. With its adaptable ingredients, this recipe allows for easy substitutions, making it versatile to suit your taste preferences.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb beef sirloin or ribeye, cut into bite-sized chunks
- 10 oz rigatoni pasta
- 3 tablespoons salted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 oz Velveeta cheese, cubed
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning, optional
Instructions
- Cook rigatoni in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and reserve one cup of pasta water.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil and sear beef until browned. Season with salt and pepper; set aside.
- In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium, melt butter, and sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Stir in heavy cream and add Velveeta, stirring until melted. Then mix in mozzarella and Parmesan until creamy.
- Adjust sauce consistency with reserved pasta water as needed.
- Combine cooked rigatoni with the sauce followed by the seared beef; simmer for about 12 minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg