Description
Indulge in a comforting bowl of Cheesy Beef Rigatoni in Garlic Cream Sauce, where tender beef meets a rich and creamy cheese sauce enveloping perfectly cooked rigatoni. This delightful dish is perfect for family dinners, special occasions, or cozy nights at home. With its indulgent flavors and satisfying textures, it’s sure to become a favorite on your dinner table. Quick to prepare in just 30 minutes, this recipe caters to all tastes and is easily customizable with your choice of beef or alternative proteins like turkey or lamb. Elevate your dining experience by serving it with a fresh salad or warm garlic bread.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb beef sirloin or ribeye
- 10 oz rigatoni pasta
- 3 tablespoons salted butter
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 oz Velveeta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the rigatoni in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Drain, reserving 1 cup of pasta water.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, sear beef chunks in olive oil until browned. Season and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter, add minced garlic, and sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in heavy cream and allow it to combine with garlic butter before adding Velveeta and other cheeses until melted and creamy.
- Adjust sauce consistency with reserved pasta water as needed.
- Combine cooked rigatoni with the sauce and then fold in the seared beef; let simmer for about 12 minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg