▪️Cowboy Butter Garlic Beef Rigatoni in Creamy Three-Cheese Cream👩🍳✅Ingredients:1 lb rigatoni pasta1.5 lb beef sirloin tips, cut into bite-size pieces5 tbsp butter, divided (2 tbsp + 3 tbsp)2 tbsp olive oil6 garlic cloves, minced1 tbsp Dijon mustard1 tsp smoked paprika1 tsp dried thyme1/2 tsp red pepper flakesJuice of 1/2 lemon1/2 tsp salt (for beef)1/2 tsp black pepper (for beef)1/2 tsp salt (for sauce)1/2 tsp black pepper (for sauce)2 1/2 cups heavy cream4 oz cream cheese, softened and cubed2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese1 1/2 cups grated Parmesan cheese2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley✅Directions:Cook 1 lb rigatoni in salted boiling water until al dente, drain, and reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.Season beef tips with 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.Heat 2 tbsp olive oil and 2 tbsp butter in a large pan over high heat, then sear the beef 2–3 minutes per side until deeply caramelized on all sides. Set aside.Melt the remaining 3 tbsp butter in the same pan, then stir in 1 tbsp Dijon mustard, 1 tsp dried thyme, 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes, and the juice of 1/2 lemon.Add 6 minced garlic cloves and sauté 30–45 seconds until fragrant.Pour in 2 1/2 cups heavy cream, add 4 oz cubed cream cheese, and whisk for 2–3 minutes until smooth.Lower the heat to low, then stir in 2 cups shredded mozzarella one handful at a time until stretchy.Add 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar one handful at a time, stirring until melted.Add 1 1/2 cups grated Parmesan one handful at a time, stirring until smooth.Stir in 1/2 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper, simmering 2 minutes until thick and glossy. Loosen with pasta water if needed.Return the seared beef tips along with the cooked rigatoni to the sauce and toss until fully combined and every tube is heavily coated.Sprinkle with 2 tbsp parsley and serve immediately.
