Rigatoni with Flank Steak, Browned Mushrooms & Glossy Pan Sauce
This bold, steakhouse-inspired rigatoni is all about contrast: deeply browned mushrooms, ribbons of tender flank steak, and a glossy savory sauce that clings to every bite. It’s dramatic, hearty, and polished enough to feel like an occasion pasta without asking for all-night effort.
Ingredients
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Certified Angus Beef Boneless Flank Steak10 oz $13.59
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Rummo Rigatoni No. 50 Pasta8 oz $4.19
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Kroger® Sliced White Mushrooms BIG DEAL!8 oz $6.00
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Kroger® Yellow Onion 3 lb Bag1 small onion, thinly sliced $3.99
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Garlic3 cloves, minced $1.50
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Parsley2 tablespoons, chopped $1.89
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Pantry olive oil2 tablespoons
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Pantry butter2 tablespoons
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Pantry soy sauce1 tablespoon
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Pantry beef broth1/2 cup
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Pantry black pepperto taste
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Pantry kosher saltto taste
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Pantry grated parmesan2 tablespoons, optional
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil. Pat 10 oz flank steak dry and season with kosher salt and black pepper. Thinly slice 1 small onion, mince 3 garlic cloves, slice 8 oz mushrooms if needed, and chop 2 tablespoons parsley.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the flank steak and sear for 3 to 4 minutes per side for medium-rare to medium, depending on thickness. Transfer to a cutting board to rest.
- As soon as the steak comes out of the skillet, add 8 oz rigatoni to the boiling water and cook until just al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta water before draining.
- While the pasta cooks, add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil to the steak skillet. Add the mushrooms and cook 4 to 5 minutes until deeply browned. Add the onion and cook 3 minutes until softened, then add the garlic and cook 30 seconds.
- Add 1/2 cup beef broth, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, and 1/2 cup reserved pasta water to the skillet. Scrape up the browned bits from the bottom of the pan and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until slightly reduced. Stir in 2 tablespoons butter for a glossy sauce.
- Slice the rested flank steak thinly across the grain.
- Add the drained rigatoni to the skillet and toss until coated, adding more pasta water if needed so the sauce fully glosses the pasta. Fold in half the parsley.
- Plate the rigatoni in warm bowls, top with the sliced flank steak, and finish with the remaining parsley, black pepper, and parmesan if using.
Cook time: 40 minutes
Estimated cost: $16-20
Health notes: Serves 2. Rich and satisfying, with hearty protein and an indulgent pasta profile balanced by mushrooms and herbs.
Drink pairing: A medium-bodied red with freshness works best. Syrah loves the char and mushrooms, while Malbec brings plush fruit and enough body for the beef.