Garlic Butter Steak Rigatoni with Creamy Three-Cheese Sauce

This Garlic Butter Steak Rigatoni is the ultimate comfort food — tender seared steak tossed with perfectly cooked rigatoni in a rich, creamy three-cheese Parmesan sauce. With hints of garlic, melted mozzarella, and a touch of spice, every bite is indulgent, savory, and packed with flavor. Whether you’re feeding a crowd or craving something hearty and satisfying, this dish delivers big-time steakhouse energy in a pasta bowl.

Ingredients

For the Garlic Butter Steak

• 1 lb steak (sirloin or ribeye), cut into bite-size cubes
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp butter
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• ½ tsp smoked paprika
• Salt & black pepper, to taste

For the Rigatoni & Three-Cheese Sauce

• 12 oz rigatoni pasta
• 1½ cups heavy cream
• 2 oz cream cheese, softened
• ¾ cup shredded mozzarella
• ½ cup grated Parmesan
• ½ tsp Italian seasoning
• ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
• ½ cup reserved pasta water (as needed for thinning sauce)
• Salt & black pepper, to taste

Optional Garnish

• Fresh parsley, chopped
• Extra grated Parmesan
  

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