Tuesday, January 18, 2011

Steak Gorgonzola-Copycat

Olive Garden® Steak Gorgonzola-Alfredo

Another Authentic recipe that comes right from the source OLIVE GARDEN.
Included are two Balsamic Glaze recipes for you to choose from. A few reviewers suggested making the glaze first to cool while you do the rest.



Olive Garden® Steak Gorgonzola-Alfredo

Menu Description: Grilled beef medallions drizzled with balsamicglaze, served over fettuccine tossed with spinach and gorgonzola-alfredo sauce.

Steak Gorgonzola Alfredo

Serves 4
Cook time 10 minutes (depending on doneness of steak)
Prep time 30 minutes

Ingredients

Marinated steak 2.5 pounds
Pasta uncooked 1 pound
Spinach gorgonzola sauce 16 fl oz
Gorgonzola cheese 2 tablespoons
Chopped sun dried tomatoes 2 tablespoons
Balsamic glaze* 2 tablespoons


Procedures
Steak
1 boneless top sirloin 2.5 pounds
1.5 cups Italian dressing
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

1. Cut beef into 1 inch cubes and set aside

2. mix the dressing, rosemary and lemon juice together

3. Add the marinade to the beef toss and let marinate for at least 1 hour.

Spinach Gorgonzola Sauce
16 fl oz Alfredo sauce*
4 cups chopped spinach
½ cup chopped green onion
3 tablespoons gorgonzola cheese crumbled

1. Heat Alfredo sauce in a large saute pan.

2. Add onion, spinach and gorgonzola cheese.

To put the dish together:

Grill steak to preferred doneness.

Cook 1 pound pasta according to the directions.

Place drained pasta in saute pan with heated sauceToss pasta with sauce and place on a large platterPlace grilled beef on pasta and sauceDrizzle with balsamic glaze. Sprinkle remaining gorgonzola cheese and sun dried tomatoes

*OLIVE GARDEN ALFREDO SAUCE

1 1/2 cup(s) White Milk
1 1/2 cup(s) Heavy Cream
1/2 cup(s) Imported Parmesan Cheese, grated
1/2 cup(s) Imported Romano Cheese, grated
6 Egg yolks, fresh jumbo eggs
Salt and black pepper


*BALSAMIC GLAZE #1
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup water
2 Tablespoons brown sugar

Simmer until thickened, cool to room temperature.

*BALSAMIC GLAZE #2
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons honey
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced

Mix together ingredients in saucepan and bring to a boil. Simmer until mixture thickens slightly and becomes syrupy, whisking often, about 15 minutes



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