Steak Gorgonzola Pasta* Recipe
Penne pasta tossed in a chipotle cream sauce. Topped with balsamic filet tips, gorgonzola & heirloom tomatoes. Garnished with a balsamic reduction & garlic toast
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Chipotle Cream Sauce
Steak Tips
Toppings
Method
Cooking Pasta
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil.
Cook Penne
Add penne pasta to boiling water and cook according to package instructions, usually about 11-13 minutes, until al dente.
Drain Pasta
Once cooked, drain the pasta and set aside, reserving a bit of pasta water.
Making Chipotle Cream Sauce
Melt Butter
In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
Sauté Garlic
Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Add Chipotle Peppers
Stir in the minced chipotle peppers and cook for another minute.
Add Cream
Pour in the heavy cream and stir to combine. Bring to a gentle simmer.
Incorporate Cheese
Gradually whisk in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce thickens slightly.
Season Sauce
Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Remove from heat.
Cooking Steak Tips
Combining Ingredients
Combine Pasta and Sauce
In the skillet with the chipotle cream sauce, add the cooked penne pasta. Toss to combine, adding a splash of reserved pasta water if needed for consistency.
Plate the Dish
Serve the pasta on plates, topped with steak tips, crumbled gorgonzola, and diced heirloom tomatoes.
Garnish
Drizzle balsamic reduction over the top and serve with garlic toast on the side.