Blue Cheese Pasta with Steak
This blue cheese pasta with steak is rich and decadent. A creamy, bold dish perfect for a special night.
Equipment
- 1 Skillet For searing and cooking
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 8 ounces penne pasta cooked al dente
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil for searing steaks
- 2 sirloin steaks about 8 ounces each, seasoned with ¼ teaspoon kosher salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter for sauce base
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch thickener that keeps sauce silky
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour adds body to sauce
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt and ¼ teaspoon white pepper for gentle seasoning
- 1 cup whole milk the creamy backbone of the sauce
- 8 ounces blue cheese finely crumbled for max melting
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley for garnish
- ¼ cup chopped walnuts for garnish
Instructions
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned steaks and sear for about 5 minutes on each side for medium-rare. Remove and rest.
- Melt the butter in the same skillet. Add cornstarch and flour, and cook until smooth.
- Whisk in milk gradually, stirring until it thickens. Add blue cheese, salt, and pepper. Stir until cheese melts.
- Slice the rested steak thinly against the grain. Add to the sauce.
- Add cooked pasta to the sauce, tossing to coat.
- Serve pasta topped with steak slices and optional garnishes of parsley and walnuts.
Notes
Serve warm with optional garnishes of parsley and walnuts for added texture and flavor.