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Rigatoni Gorgonzola

This rigatoni gorgonzola pasta features steak, arugula and walnuts in a decadent and creamy gorgonzola sauce. It's the perfect recipe for a stay-at-home date night. Dim the lights and enjoy elegant steakhouse flavors with this cozy pasta dish.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 8

Ingredients

  • 8-10 ounce strip steak
  • 16 ounces rigatoni
  • ½ teaspoon coarse salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 shallot (minced)
  • 2 tsp minced garlic
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 4 ounces gorgonzola cheese
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
  • 2 cups arugula
  • ¼ cup chopped walnuts

Instructions

  • Cook pasta to al denté, according to package directions.
  • Sear steak to medium rare. Remove from skillet, set aside.
  • Melt butter and sauté shallots and garlic, until aromatic.
  • Whisk in heavy cream and gorgonzola crumbles. Continue to whisk until gorgonzola cheese has melted and sauce is smooth.
  • Stir in arugula, parsley and steak.
  • Garnish with chopped walnuts.

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Nutrition

Calories: 429kcal Carbohydrates: 45g Protein: 18g Fat: 20g Saturated Fat: 10g Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g Monounsaturated Fat: 5g Trans Fat: 0.1g Cholesterol: 58mg Sodium: 356mg Potassium: 321mg Fiber: 2g Sugar: 2g Vitamin A: 618IU Vitamin C: 3mg Calcium: 120mg Iron: 2mg