Rigatoni with Sirloin and Gorgonzola Sauce

Name: Rigatoni with Sirloin and Gorgonzola Sauce
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Ingredients: 2 tablespoons cooking oil; 1 pound sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 3/4 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper; 1/2 pound portobello mushrooms, stems removed, caps cut in half and then sliced crosswise; 1 shallot or 2 scallions including green tops, minced; 3/4 cup canned low-sodium chicken broth or homemade stock; 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 3 ounces Gorgonzola or other blue cheese; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; 3/4 pound rigatoni

3 Ratings
4 Reviews

This full-flavored dish will satisfy the hardiest of appetites. Roquefort cheese would also taste terrific in the sauce.Plus: More Pasta Recipes and Tips

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Step 1
In a large frying pan, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over moderate heat. Season the steak with 1/4 teaspoon each of the salt and pepper and add it to the pan. Brown on all sides, about 4 minutes, and remove. The meat should be medium rare.

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Step 2
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the hot pan, along with the mushrooms and 1/4 teaspoon of the salt. Cook for about 2 minutes. Remove the mushrooms from the pan and add to the steak.
Step 3
Add the shallot, broth, and Worcestershire sauce to the hot pan. Cook, stirring, to dislodge any browned bits that cling to the bottom of the pan. Simmer until the liquid is reduced to about 1/3 cup, approximately 5 minutes.
Step 4
Add the cheese and the cream to the pan along with the steak and mushrooms and any accumulated juices, the remaining 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and the parsley. Simmer to heat through, about 1 minute.
Step 5
Meanwhile, in a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook the rigatoni until just done, about 14 minutes. Drain the pasta and toss it with the sauce.

Suggested Pairing

Gorgonzola is salty, sharp, and assertive, which makes it tough to pair with wine. Your best bet is a straightforward red with fine acidity, such as a Barbera from the Piedmont region of Italy or a Beaujolais-Villages from France.

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06/20/2022

My husband and son love the steak and shells gorgonzola from a local restaurant. They requested the meal for Father's Day/birthday, and I am so happy I found and made this recipe! I doubled the recipe, used medium shell pasta, and left out the mushrooms (as my family is not a fan), but kept everything else the same and it received rave reviews! The steak turned out tender and juicy. I'm told the sauce is thinner than the restaurant version as it is mostly thickened by heavy cream, but the flavor was delicious and enjoyed by kids and adults alike. My six year old says this dish is now on his "favorites" list. :) Excellent recipe!

Also, if you don't drink wine, this dish pairs well with a nice, cold root beer! ;)

Food & Wine Member

03/08/2021

We love this one. Love steak, love gorgonzola, love pasta. What could be more perfect?

dave h.

02/06/2021

This was absolutely incredible! Two of us ate the whole thing! The flavors come together perfectly and moving from steak to pasta to mushroom bites just keeps you wanting more. The gorgonzola is a more little subtle than expected but would make this totally acceptable for people who don't normally like strong blue cheeses. I think it would be great without the meat for veg guests if you add mushrooms and perhaps one other element that you can chew. Asparagus, broccoli or green beans, maybe?

We added more mushrooms and reduced the pasta to a 1/2 pound for health reasons. We used farfalle instead of rigatoni. All of these turned out to be great choices.

If you are thinking of making this, don't hesitate.

busterbird

10/11/2019

I forgot to give this dish five stars when I wrote my review. I hope it saves it. YUM.

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