Description
Indulge in a decadent and flavorful dish with this Creamy Gorgonzola Steak Pasta recipe. Tender steak slices atop a bed of creamy pasta infused with the bold flavors of Gorgonzola cheese – a perfect balance of richness and savory goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Steak:
- 1 lb steak (ribeye, sirloin, or flank)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Sauce:
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 oz Gorgonzola cheese (crumbled)
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil pasta until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Prepare the Steak: Season and sear steak until desired doneness. Rest and slice thinly.
- Make the Sauce: Melt butter, add garlic, heavy cream, Gorgonzola, Parmesan, Dijon, and pepper flakes. Stir until smooth.
- Combine: Toss pasta in sauce, adding reserved pasta water if needed. Top with steak slices and parsley. Serve hot.
Notes
- If you prefer a milder flavor, use a milder blue cheese or reduce the amount of Gorgonzola.
- This dish pairs well with arugula or a balsamic-glazed side salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg
