Steak and Blue Cheese Rigatoni Bake
A hearty pasta bake featuring rigatoni, tender steak, and a creamy blue cheese sauce, perfect for dinner parties and family meals.
Ingredients
Pasta and Sauce Ingredients
- 1 pound rigatoni pasta
- 1 pound cooked steak, diced Use leftover steak for best results.
- 2 cups blue cheese, crumbled High-quality blue cheese recommended.
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese For topping.
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves Substitute with dried if unavailable.
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped For garnish.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the rigatoni pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until it turns translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic, stirring until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the diced cooked steak to the skillet and cook for about 2–3 minutes to warm it through.
Making the Sauce
- Reduce the heat to low and pour in the heavy cream. Stir in the crumbled blue cheese until melted and well combined.
- Season the mixture with salt, black pepper, thyme, and Worcestershire sauce, mixing until evenly distributed.
Combining and Baking
- Combine the cooked rigatoni with the steak and cheese sauce, mixing gently until well coated.
- Transfer the mixture into a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25–30 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
Serving
- Remove the dish from the oven and garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
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Notes
For variations, consider adding vegetables like spinach or mushrooms, or different cheeses like feta or goat cheese. Let the bake cool slightly before serving to help set the layers.