Description
Indulge in the creamy, cheesy goodness of Cheesy Beef Rigatoni in Garlic Cream Sauce. This comforting dish combines tender beef and rigatoni pasta, enveloped in a rich garlic cream sauce thatβs bursting with flavor. Perfect for family dinners or cozy nights in, this recipe is quick to prepare and incredibly satisfying. With just a few simple ingredients and easy steps, youβll create a meal thatβs sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb beef sirloin or ribeye, cut into bite-sized chunks
- 10 oz rigatoni pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 oz Velveeta cheese, cubed
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons salted butter
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning, optional
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook rigatoni in salted boiling water until al dente; reserve some pasta water.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, sear beef chunks until browned; season with salt, pepper, and optionally Cajun seasoning.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sautΓ© minced garlic until fragrant.
- Stir in heavy cream and cheeses until melted and creamy; adjust consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
- Combine cooked rigatoni with the sauce and fold in the seared beef; simmer to meld flavors.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (250g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
Keywords: Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for added nutrition. For extra flavor, consider using different cheese varieties or adding herbs to the sauce.