Description

Get ready to fall in love with this creamy cheesy garlic butter rigatoni! It’s the kind of dinner that wraps you in a warm hug. Packed with juicy beef chunks and drenched in a velvety garlic butter cream sauce, this easy dinner recipe is pure indulgence. Perfect for when you’re craving comfort food that feels like a restaurant treat but is effortless to make at home.

Whether you need new dinner ideas or just love pasta food ideas, this hearty bowl checks every box. Think cozy, rich, and flavor-packed—a quick dinner that tastes like a weekend feast. The aroma alone will pull everyone to the table. Add it to your list of must-try easy recipes tonight!

Ingredients

1 lb rigatoni pasta

1 lb beef sirloin or stew meat, bite-size

2 tbsp olive oil

3 tbsp unsalted butter

4 garlic cloves, minced

1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

1 cup heavy cream

1/2 cup beef broth

1 cup grated Parmesan

1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella

Salt & black pepper to taste

Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook rigatoni to al dente, drain, and reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.
Heat olive oil in a skillet on medium-high. Sear beef until browned, about 5–6 minutes. Season and set aside.
In the same pan, melt butter. Sauté garlic and red pepper flakes for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add cream and broth. Simmer, then stir in Parmesan and mozzarella until smooth.
Return beef and rigatoni to the pan. Toss to coat. Use reserved pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.
Garnish with parsley and freshly cracked pepper. Serve hot and enjoy!

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Dinner