Description
Indulge in a decadent meal with this Creamy Gorgonzola Steak Pasta recipe. Tender steak strips are combined with a rich gorgonzola cream sauce, creating a flavorful pasta dish that is perfect for a special dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 12 oz fettuccine or tagliatelle pasta
Steak:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lb sirloin or ribeye steak, cut into thin strips
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Sauce:
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup dry white wine or beef broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 oz gorgonzola cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil pasta until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Sear the Steak: Season and sear the steak strips until browned.
- Make the Sauce: Cook garlic, deglaze with wine, add cream, cheeses, and seasonings.
- Combine: Toss cooked pasta in the sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed. Add steak back to the skillet and warm through.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a milder flavor, substitute gorgonzola with blue cheese crumbles or mascarpone.
- Ribeye steak offers rich flavor, while flank steak is a leaner alternative. Pair with garlic bread and salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 720
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 40 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 54 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 135 mg
