Description
Indulgent “Savory Steak Gorgonzola Alfredo” brings Italian-inspired luxury to dinner tables with rich, complex flavors. Creamy parmesan sauce and perfectly seared steak combine for a meal you’ll savor with delightful culinary passion.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 (8 ounces / 226 grams) steak cuts (sirloin, ribeye, or tenderloin)
- 12 ounces (340 grams) fettuccine pasta
- 1 cup Gorgonzola cheese, crumbled
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cups heavy cream
Seasoning and Aromatics:
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
Cooking Fats:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Garnish:
- Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Generously coat steaks with salt and freshly ground black pepper, ensuring even seasoning across the entire surface.
- Preheat a skillet with olive oil over medium-high heat until it shimmers with intense heat.
- Carefully place seasoned steaks into the hot skillet, allowing them to sear and develop a rich, caramelized exterior for 3-4 minutes per side.
- Transfer steaks to a resting plate, letting them relax and redistribute internal juices for optimal tenderness.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and introduce minced garlic, stirring until aromatic and golden.
- Pour heavy cream into the skillet, creating a gentle simmer that allows flavors to meld seamlessly.
- Gradually sprinkle Parmesan cheese into the cream, whisking continuously until the sauce transforms into a smooth, velvety consistency.
- Crumble Gorgonzola cheese into the sauce, stirring until fully incorporated and creating a rich, tangy flavor profile.
- Meanwhile, cook fettuccine in salted boiling water until perfectly al dente, following package instructions.
- Drain pasta thoroughly, then gently fold it into the creamy Gorgonzola sauce, ensuring each strand is luxuriously coated.
- Slice the rested steaks against the grain into elegant, thin strips.
- Arrange pasta on serving plates, top with sliced steak, and garnish with freshly chopped parsley for a vibrant finish.
Notes
- Opt for high-quality cuts like ribeye or New York strip for maximum flavor and tenderness.
- Pat steaks dry before seasoning to ensure a perfect sear and beautiful golden-brown crust.
- Use a meat thermometer to achieve precise doneness without overcooking the steak.
- Allow steaks to rest for 5-7 minutes after cooking to retain juicy internal moisture.
- Select aged Parmesan and authentic Gorgonzola for richer, more complex sauce flavor.
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or whole milk.
- Replace traditional fettuccine with zucchini noodles or gluten-free pasta.
- Swap steak with grilled portobello mushrooms for similar umami profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 910
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 820 mg
- Fat: 66 g
- Saturated Fat: 33 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 28 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 63 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg