Copycat Olive Garden Steak Gorgonzola Alfredo Recipe

Copycat Olive Garden Steak Gorgonzola Alfredo Recipe

40 min
4 servings

Copycat Olive Garden steak gorgonzola topped on a creamy alfredo sauce folded in fettuccini noodles and fresh baby spinach.

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds sirloin steak medallions
  • 1 cup Italian dressing
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • ½ cup (1 stick) butter, unsalted
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg, ground
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 4 ounces gorgonzola cheese, crumbled
  • 1 pound fettuccine pasta, cooked and drained
  • 2 cups baby spinach
  • 1 cup balsamic vinegar
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup sliced sun-dried tomatoes
  • 2 ounces gorgonzola cheese, crumbled

Directions

  1. 1

    In a jar with a lid shake together the salad dressing, rosemary, balsamic vinegar, salt, and black pepper. Place the steak in a ziplock the bag and add the steak marinade. Seal bag and rest at room temperature on the counter for 30 minutes.

  2. 2

    Prepare the balsamic glaze by pouring 1 cup balsamic vinegar and the brown sugar into a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat and allow to simmer, stirring often, until the liquid has reduced by half. The glaze will continue to thicken as it cools. Set aside.

  3. 3

    Place pasta in a large pot of boiling water seasoned with salt. Cook according to manufacture's instructions stirring a couple of times to break apart the pasta before draining.

  4. 4

    Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the heavy whipping cream, garlic powder, nutmeg, salt and black pepper. Whisk ingredients to combine. Bring the ingredients to a boil, stirring constantly, and reduce heat to medium. Stir in the grated parmesan cheese and gorgonzola crumbled cheese until melted and slightly thickened.

  5. 5

    While the sauce is cooking, heat a heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil and butter. Place the steak into the skillet, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side or until desired doneness.

  6. 6

    Toss the gorgonzola Alfredo sauce with the prepared pasta and spinach. Mix until all the pasta is coated with sauce and the spinach has wilted.

  7. 7

    For family style, add the gorgonzola Alfredo pasta to a serving plate. Add the prepared steaks. Drizzle balsamic sauce over the steaks and top with additional gorgonzola crumbles and sun-dried tomatoes (optional).

  8. 8

    To serve individual plates follow above directions dividing the ingredients on 4 large dinner plates. Serve remaining balsamic sauce on the side.