I Spent 30 Minutes Making the EASIEST Beef Pasta Recipe EVER!

Ingredients

• 1 lb Stew Meat (cut into bite‑size pieces; optional tenderizing step with baking soda)
• 12 oz Rigatoni Pasta (uncooked)
• 2 cups Beef Broth (low‑sodium preferred)
• 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream (chilled)
• 1 cup Parmesan Cheese (freshly grated)
• 1 medium Onion (diced)
• 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 2 tbsp Olive Oil (extra‑virgin recommended)
• 1 tbsp Steak Seasoned Blend (or use 1 tsp salt + ½ tsp pepper)
• 1 tsp Italian Seasoning (optional)
• 1 tsp Baking Soda (used only for tenderizing the beef; dissolve in ½ cup water)

Instructions

1. Season and Tenderize Beef

   In a bowl combine the bite‑size stew meat with 1 tsp baking soda dissolved in ½ cup water. Let sit 15 minutes, then rinse and pat dry. Toss the meat with the steak seasoned blend (or salt and pepper).

   Time: PT17M

2. Cook Pasta

   Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the rigatoni and cook until al dente, about 10 minutes. Reserve 1 cup of the pasta water, then drain.

   Time: PT10M

   Temperature: 100°C

3. Sear Beef

   Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in the skillet over medium‑high heat. Working in batches, add the seasoned beef and sear until browned, about 5‑6 minutes per batch. Transfer browned pieces to a bowl.

   Time: PT6M

   Temperature: medium‑high

4. Sauté Onion and Garlic

   Add a splash more olive oil if the pan is dry. Sauté the diced onion for 3‑4 minutes until translucent, then add the minced garlic and cook another 30 seconds.

   Time: PT4M

   Temperature: medium

5. Deglaze and Add Cream

   Pour in the beef broth, scraping the browned bits (fond) from the bottom of the skillet. Bring to a gentle simmer, then stir in the heavy cream, grated Parmesan, and Italian seasoning. Simmer 5 minutes, stirring, until the sauce thickens.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: medium

6. Combine Beef and Pasta

   Return the seared beef to the skillet, add the cooked rigatoni, and toss to coat. If needed, add reserved pasta water a little at a time until the sauce reaches a silky consistency. Simmer 2‑3 minutes to let flavors meld.

   Time: PT3M

   Temperature: medium

7. Plate and Serve

   Transfer the creamy Parmesan beef pasta to a serving dish, sprinkle with additional grated Parmesan if desired, and serve immediately while hot.

   Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

550

Protein

30 g

Carbohydrates

45 g

Fat

25 g

Fiber

2 g