Rigatoni with Seared Flank Steak, Roasted Mushrooms & Pan Jus
This rich, steakhouse-style rigatoni delivers serious luxury with seared flank steak, roasted mushrooms, and a glossy pan sauce that clings to every tube of pasta. Deeply savory and dramatic, it’s a dinner-party kind of pasta made weeknight-practical.
Ingredients
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Certified Angus Beef Boneless Flank Steak10-12 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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Fresh Lemons Bag1/2 lemon, juiced $4.99
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Parsley2 tablespoons, chopped $1.89
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Pantry olive oil2 tablespoons
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Pantry butter1 tablespoon
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Pantry soy sauce1 tablespoon
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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 salted water to a boil and cook 8 oz rigatoni until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water and drain.
- Pat 10-12 oz flank steak dry, season with salt and pepper, and sear in 1 tablespoon olive oil over high heat for 4 to 5 minutes per side. Rest, then slice thinly across the grain.
- In the same skillet, add remaining olive oil and the mushrooms. Cook until deeply browned, about 5 minutes.
- Add sliced onion and cook until softened, then stir in garlic for 30 seconds.
- Add butter, soy sauce, lemon juice, and a splash of pasta water. Simmer briefly to form a glossy sauce.
- Add drained rigatoni and toss to coat. Fold in half the parsley.
- Plate the pasta, top with sliced flank steak, and finish with remaining parsley, black pepper, and parmesan if using.
Cook time: 45 minutes
Estimated cost: $15-20
Health notes: Serves 2. Richer and heartier than the seafood option, with bold protein and satisfying depth.
Drink pairing: Go with a medium-bodied red. Syrah is excellent, and Malbec is a strong match too.