Steak & Blue Cheese Rigatoni Bake
A rich, creamy pasta bake combining tender seared steak, tangy blue cheese, and fresh vegetables in a golden mozzarella-topped rigatoni dish. Perfect for a sophisticated weeknight meal or entertaining.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Total Time: 50
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
12 oz rigatoni pasta
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 lb steak (sirloin or ribeye), cut into bite-sized pieces
1 medium onion, diced (yellow preferred)
1 medium bell pepper, diced (red or yellow suggested)
8 oz blue cheese, crumbled
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C)
Boil rigatoni until al dente (8-10 min), drain, and set aside
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; sear steak pieces until browned (3-4 min per side)
In same skillet, sauté onions and bell pepper until tender (5-7 min)
Add blue cheese to skillet with vegetables and stir until softened and creamy
Stir in heavy cream and simmer until sauce thickens, 3-4 minutes
Season with salt and black pepper
Mix cooked rigatoni into steak-vegetable-cream mixture
Transfer to a greased 9×13-inch baking dish
Sprinkle mozzarella evenly on top
Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden and bubbly
Garnish with fresh parsley before serving
Notes
Rigatoni can be substituted with penne or ziti
Use fresh mozzarella for best melt
For enhanced flavor, brown steak in a cast-iron skillet
Can be assembled up to 2 hours ahead; refrigerate before baking
Freezes well for up to 3 months
Find it online: https://www.claricerecipes.com/steak-blue-cheese-rigatoni-bake/