Description
Indulge in a luxurious dining experience with this Creamy Gorgonzola Steak Pasta recipe. Tender steak strips are smothered in a rich Gorgonzola and Parmesan cheese sauce, served over perfectly cooked fettuccine or penne pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Pasta:
- 12 ounces fettuccine or penne pasta
For the Steak:
- 1 pound sirloin or ribeye steak, sliced into thin strips
For the Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 4 ounces Gorgonzola cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (or 1/2 teaspoon dried)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil salted water and cook pasta until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Sear the Steak: Season steak, sear in a skillet, then set aside.
- Make the Sauce: Sauté garlic, add cream and broth, simmer. Stir in cheeses, thyme, adjust seasoning.
- Combine: Toss pasta in sauce, add steak, mix gently. Garnish with parsley and serve.
Notes
- For extra richness, add a splash of red wine to the sauce before the cream.
- You can substitute blue cheese for Gorgonzola if preferred.
- This dish pairs beautifully with garlic bread and a simple green salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 39 g
- Cholesterol: 135 mg
