Description
Tender slices of seared beef served over al dente rigatoni tossed in a creamy tomato Parmesan sauce. This hearty and comforting pasta dish is rich, flavorful, and perfect for an easy yet impressive dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces rigatoni pasta
- 1 pound beef steak, such as sirloin
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and heat a heavy skillet over medium high heat.
- Season the steak on both sides with salt and black pepper. Mince the garlic and chop the onion and parsley.
- Add 1 tablespoon olive oil to the hot skillet and sear the steak for 3 to 4 minutes per side until browned. Remove from the skillet and let it rest.
- Add the remaining olive oil to the same skillet. Sauté the chopped onion for about 3 minutes until soft, then add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Stir in the crushed tomatoes and heavy cream and let the sauce simmer gently for 5 to 7 minutes. Meanwhile, cook the rigatoni according to package instructions and drain.
- Stir the grated Parmesan cheese into the sauce until melted and smooth. Add the cooked pasta and toss to coat evenly.
- Slice the rested steak thinly and place over the pasta. Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve hot with extra Parmesan if desired.
Notes
- Let the steak rest before slicing to keep it juicy.
- Reserve a little pasta water to loosen the sauce if it becomes too thick.
- Slice the steak against the grain for maximum tenderness.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for the best flavor and texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: steak rigatoni, creamy steak pasta, beef and pasta recipe, tomato cream pasta, easy dinner recipe