Description
Olive garden steak gorgonzola alfredo delivers a luxurious Italian-inspired pasta experience with tender grilled steak and creamy gorgonzola sauce. Rich flavors meld perfectly, creating an indulgent dinner that transports diners straight to a charming trattoria in Italy.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (1 lb) sirloin steak, cut into strips
Cheese:
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
Pasta and Sauce Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (oz) fettuccine or pasta of your choice
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare a hot skillet with olive oil over medium-high temperature, seasoning the steak strips with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Sear the steak for 3-4 minutes per side until achieving desired doneness, then transfer to a holding plate.
- Use the same skillet to melt butter, introducing minced garlic and cooking until aromatic.
- Pour heavy cream into the skillet, bringing to a gentle simmer while incorporating Parmesan and Gorgonzola cheeses.
- Stir the sauce continuously, blending Italian seasoning until cheese melts completely and sauce reaches a silky consistency.
- Simultaneously cook fettuccine in boiling water according to package directions, ensuring al dente texture.
- Drain pasta thoroughly, then fold into the creamy Gorgonzola sauce, coating each strand evenly.
- Reintroduce the seared steak strips into the pasta, gently mixing to distribute proteins throughout the dish.
- Finish by sprinkling fresh chopped parsley across the top for a vibrant garnish and added flavor complexity.
Notes
- Select high-quality steak cuts like sirloin or ribeye for maximum tenderness and flavor depth.
- Allow steak to rest at room temperature before cooking to ensure even heat distribution and prevent tough meat.
- Pat steak dry with paper towels before seasoning to help achieve perfect golden-brown exterior during searing.
- For gluten-free version, replace traditional pasta with zucchini noodles or gluten-free fettuccine alternatives.
- Reduce sauce calories by using half-and-half instead of heavy cream and adding Greek yogurt for creaminess.
- Control spiciness by adjusting garlic quantity and selecting mild or sharp Gorgonzola cheese according to preference.
- Enhance protein content by adding sautéed mushrooms or grilled chicken as complementary protein options.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 765 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 530 mg
- Fat: 54 g
- Saturated Fat: 23 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 29 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 41 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg