Steak gorgonzola is a fan favorite at Olive Garden. Everyone seems to rave about this delicious pasta, and I can see why.
The tender steak paired with creamy cheese sauce over a bed of fettuccini and fresh spinach is absolutely divine!
The restaurant chain discontinued this item for a while, but they’re planning to bring it back! Since we don’t have any updates on that yet, the best we can do for now is recreate it at home!
The 2 Main Components

Many people think that the original recipe is a hard act to follow, but with the right ingredients and proper techniques, I’m sure we can make the pasta even better.
To do that, we have to pay close attention to these two components: the steak and the sauce. Once we nail these elements, everything else will be a piece of cake.
So, let’s get started!
Getting the Steak Ready

The steak — how do we make it better than Olive Garden’s? For starters, we need to prep it ahead of time.
We should soak it in balsamic vinegar and let it marinate for at least an hour. During that time, the vinegar will work its magic to tenderize the steak.
After an hour, it’s cooking time! I prefer my steak medium-rare, so I leave it on the skillet for 2 to 4 minutes per side. If you like it well-done, you can continue cooking it for an extra minute or two per side.
Making the Iconic Alfredo Sauce

With our steak done, let’s move on to the creamy, cheesy sauce.
If you’re on a time crunch, you can buy a ready-made jar from the grocery store, but really, where’s the fun in that?
The best way to recreate the iconic Olive Garden Alfredo sauce that everyone knows and loves is to make it from scratch.
Lucky for you, it’s not as hard as you might think.
All you need to do is melt butter in a saucepan with your heavy cream. Then, add in your gorgonzola, parmesan cheese, spinach, and seasonings.
Now that you know how to prepare it at home, the secret sauce is not so secret anymore, is it?

Olive Garden-Inspired Steak Gorgonzola
Who needs to go to Olive Garden for a plate of this delicious pasta? With this recipe, you can easily create a rich, creamy Steak Gorgonzola right at home!
Ingredients
For the steak:
- 1 pound of steak medallions
- 1 tablespoon of balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Alfredo sauce:
- 1 pound of store-bought pasta (I’m using fettuccine)
- 1 stick of unsalted butter (or around ¼ pounds)
- 2 cups of heavy cream
- Two cups of spinach
- ¼ teaspoon of nutmeg
- 1 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 ounces of crumbled gorgonzola
- Salt and pepper for added flavor
Other pasta ingredients:
- 4 tablespoons of balsamic glaze
- ¼ cup of sun-dried tomatoes
- Additional 2 ounces of gorgonzola chunks
Instructions
- Before anything else, prepare your steak by seasoning both sides with salt and pepper. Then, transfer it to a Ziplock bag and seal it with the balsamic vinegar for at least 1 hour.
- Turn on your stove to medium heat and warm up your skillet. Once it’s nice and hot, place your marinated steak inside and cook it until you achieve the desired doneness.
- While your steak is cooking, you can prepare your pasta. Read the package directions and cook as instructed. Drain the majority of the pasta water, leaving 1 cup for later.
- To make your sauce, grab a saucepan and add in your stick of butter and heavy cream. Stir the mixture until the butter is completely melted.
- Turn down the heat and add the nutmeg, spinach, and gorgonzola crumbles. Keep cooking the sauce until the veggie has wilted (around 5 minutes).
- Next, Sprinkle in your parmesan cheese and finish it off with salt and pepper. Pro Tip: give your sauce a taste before adding the salt. The cheese may be enough to add flavor.
- Now, add your noodles into the saucepan and toss them evenly to coat.
- Continue tossing for about 2 to 3 minutes. If you think the sauce is too thick, you can gradually pour in your reserved pasta water.
- Take the saucepan out of the heat and add your sun-dried tomatoes and gorgonzola chunks. Fold them in slowly before plating them.
- Top off your dish with the steak and drizzle the balsamic glaze as a finishing touch.
Notes
Image credit to @beth722.
Featured image credit to @tracyinholiday.