Description
Indulge in the creamy delight of Cheesy Beef Rigatoni in Garlic Cream Sauce. This mouthwatering dish combines tender beef chunks and al dente rigatoni enveloped in a velvety garlic-infused cheese sauce, making it the ultimate comfort food for family dinners or cozy nights in. With its rich flavors and easy preparation, this recipe is perfect for impressing guests or simply treating yourself to a luxurious meal. In just 30 minutes, you can create a satisfying dish that warms the heart and pleases the palate.
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
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Olive oil, salt, black pepper, and Cajun seasoning (optional)
Instructions
- Cook rigatoni in boiling salted water until al dente; drain, reserving some pasta water.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat; sear beef until browned on all sides, then remove.
- Reduce heat and melt butter; sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Stir in heavy cream and cheeses until smooth.
- Adjust sauce consistency with reserved pasta water as needed.
- Toss cooked rigatoni with sauce, return beef to skillet, and simmer for flavor melding.
- Serve hot, garnished with parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 95mg