This tempting steak and pasta dinner will be everything you need… and more! Gorgonzola and Parmesan cheeses come together in a hearty cream sauce blanketing pasta noodles, spinach, and tomatoes. Mouthwatering sirloin steak is grilled, sliced, and served over the bed of creamy pasta, adding a layer of umami flavor that accentuates the full flavors of the cheeses.
Gorgonzola Pasta with Grilled Sirloin is rich enough for a fancy occasion, but easy to make any night of the week. Paired with a glass of red wine and a loaf of crusty bread, it’s the perfect way to celebrate you!
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What Is Sirloin Steak?
The sirloin cut of beef is one of the most popular cuts, both in restaurants and in home kitchens. And that’s no surprise! This tender cut is flavorful, lean, and juicy, thanks to its location on the upper hip of the animal.
If the word sirloin seems a bit odd to you, you’re not alone. But if you’ve heard that this cut of meat was knighted by King Charles II due to its succulence, you’ve heard what may be one of the world’s oldest urban legends!
Though the author in my favors the thought of a king standing up at the dinner table, whipping out his sword, and proclaiming to his meat “I knight thee Sir Loin,” the true origin is a lot less fun. In reality, the name sirloin comes from the French term surlonge, which simply means over the loin.
See? Not fun at all.
How Do I Choose a Good Sirloin Steak?
Regardless of where this cut gets its name, there are certain characteristics you should look for when purchasing sirloin. The meat should be bright red and firm to the touch, with marbling throughout. It should smell clean and have no bloody or foul odors. While the best steaks do have fat, they should have little to no gristle.
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Directions
- Marinate the steak. Whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, and salt and pepper in a small bowl. Pour over steak. Cover and marinate in refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, up to 4 hours.
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, reserving about 1 cup of the water.
- As pasta is cooking, make the sauce. Combine butter and cream in a large saucepan and heat over medium heat until the butter is melted.
- Add spinach, tomatoes, Parmesan, 5 oz of the Gorgonzola, and nutmeg to sauce. Heat, stirring frequently, until the spinach wilts. Do not allow sauce to boil. Keep warm.
- Remove sirloin from marinade, discarding the marinade. Grill steak over medium heat for 5 to 7 minutes per side. Let rest 5 minutes.
- After allowing steak to rest, cut across the grain into thin strips or bite sized pieces.
- Place pasta in a large bowl. Pour sauce over pasta, stirring to incorporate. If more liquid is needed, add reserved pasta water in small amounts until consistency improves. Lay sliced sirloin on pasta and garnish with remaining Gorgonzola cheese.
What Other Beef Recipes Can I Make?
- You won’t want to miss the tanginess of this Grilled Strip Steak with Chimichurri
- BBQ Bacon Stuffed Burgers add a layer of fun to any cookout
- Turn Taco Tuesday on its side! Slow Cooker Beef Carnitas pack a punch of yum
Gorgonzola Pasta with Grilled Sirloin
Difficulty: Easy6
servings30
minutes45
minutes30
minutesGorgonzola and Parmesan cheeses come together in a hearty cream sauce blanketing pasta noodles, spinach, and tomatoes. Topped with grilled sirloin, it’s a dish to be remembered!
Ingredients
- For Steak
1 cup olive oil
1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon minced garlic
Salt and pepper
2 lbs sirloin
- For Pasta
1 lb pasta
2 cups heavy cream
1/2 cup butter
2 cups baby spinach
1 cup grape tomatoes
1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
6 oz Gorgonzola cheese, divided
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
Directions
- Marinate the steak. Whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, and salt and pepper in a small bowl. Pour over steak. Cover and marinate in refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, up to 4 hours.
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, reserving about 1 cup of the water.
- As pasta is cooking, make the sauce. Combine butter and cream in a large saucepan and heat over medium heat until the butter is melted.
- Add spinach, tomatoes, Parmesan, 5 oz of the Gorgonzola, and nutmeg to sauce. Heat, stirring frequently, until the spinach wilts. Do not allow sauce to boil. Keep warm.
- Remove sirloin from marinade, discarding the marinade. Grill steak over medium heat for 5 to 7 minutes per side. Let rest 5 minutes.
- After allowing steak to rest, cut across the grain into thin strips or bite sized pieces.
- Place pasta in a large bowl. Pour sauce over pasta, stirring to incorporate. If more liquid is needed, add reserved pasta water in small amounts until consistency improves. Lay sliced sirloin on pasta and garnish with remaining Gorgonzola cheese.
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