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Cheesy Garlic Butter Steak with Rigatoni in Four-Cheese Sauce

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Cheesy Garlic Butter Steak with Rigatoni in Four-Cheese Sauce is a rich and comforting dish that combines tender seared steak bites with pasta coated in a creamy, garlicky four-cheese sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining, it delivers both elegance and indulgence in every bite.

  • Author: Tina
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian-American
  • Diet: Halal

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

½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

½ 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. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Add cubed, seasoned steak and sear until golden. Set aside.
  2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook rigatoni until al dente. Drain, reserving ½ cup of pasta water.
  3. In the same skillet, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant. Return steak to the pan and coat in garlic butter.
  4. In a separate saucepan, heat the cream over medium-low heat. Add mozzarella, Parmesan, Fontina, and cream cheese. Stir until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. Toss rigatoni with the cheese sauce, adding reserved pasta water if needed to thin. Stir in the garlic butter steak.
  6. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.

Notes

  • Swap ribeye with filet mignon or sirloin depending on preference.
  • Add mushrooms, spinach, or roasted tomatoes for extra depth.
  • Spice it up with red pepper flakes in the garlic butter.
  • Try different pasta shapes like penne, shells, or fettuccine.
  • Smoked gouda can be added for a smokier flavor.
  • Store leftovers in the fridge up to 3 days; reheat gently with cream.
  • Avoid freezing, as the cheese sauce may separate.

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