Description
Olive Garden’s savory steak gorgonzola alfredo combines tender sirloin with rich, creamy parmesan sauce. Gourmet pasta lovers will savor this indulgent Italian-inspired dish that brings restaurant-quality flavors home.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) steak (sirloin or ribeye, sliced)
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
Pasta and Base:
- 12 ounces (340 grams) fettuccine or pasta of choice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
Seasonings and Sauce:
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: fresh parsley
- Optional: extra Parmesan for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare pasta in generously salted boiling water until perfectly tender, typically 8-10 minutes. Carefully drain and reserve.
- Season steak generously with salt and cracked black pepper. Sear in hot skillet with olive oil over medium-high heat, creating a rich golden crust. Cook 3-4 minutes per side for medium-rare. Transfer to resting board.
- Reduce skillet heat and melt butter, introducing minced garlic. Gently saute until aromatic and translucent, approximately 1-2 minutes.
- Pour heavy cream into skillet, allowing gentle simmer. Gradually incorporate Parmesan and Gorgonzola cheeses, whisking continuously until smooth and velvety.
- Enhance sauce with Italian seasoning, additional salt, and freshly ground pepper. Stir until harmoniously blended and creamy.
- Slice rested steak against grain into thin strips. Fold pasta into luxurious sauce, ensuring complete coating.
- Arrange pasta on serving plates, strategically positioning steak slices atop. Sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley and extra Parmesan for elegant finish.
Notes
- Meat Temperature Matters: Let steak rest for 5-10 minutes after cooking to ensure juicy, tender results and prevent losing precious meat juices.
- Cheese Melting Technique: Add cheeses gradually and on low heat to prevent separation and maintain a smooth, creamy sauce consistency.
- Pasta Water Magic: Reserve a cup of pasta water before draining to help adjust sauce thickness if needed, creating a silkier texture.
- Gluten-Free Adaptation: Swap regular pasta with gluten-free alternatives like zucchini noodles or chickpea pasta for a diet-friendly version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 912 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 74 g
- Saturated Fat: 38 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 33 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 41 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg