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Pasta with Gorgonzola Sauce and Beef Tenderloin (EASY Valentine’s Recipe)
Creamy Gorgonzola Pasta is tossed with balsamic beef tenderloin for the ultimate pasta dinner! Serve with a salad or roasted vegetables for a complete meal. This recipe can be prepared gluten-free.
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This recipe was originally published February 15, 2010. Itβs been updated with new photos and additional information for clarity.
Creating This Gorgonzola Pasta Recipe
This Valentineβs Day did not turn out nearly as romantic as I had envisioned it, but these things happen.
We did enjoy a wonderful dinner β thanks to this recipe for pasta smothered in gorgonzola sauce β even if our 4-year-old was at the table with us, the kitchen was a mess with dishes, and the family room was strewn with toys.
We had a great, candle lit, fireplace glowing, music playing dinner last year. I guess weβve used up our quota for a while. Such is the life when you have two darling children.
Regardless of the lack of romance in the atmosphere, this gorgonzola pasta with beef tenderloin did taste wonderful and was definitely something worth blogging about.
I was so lucky that filet mignon was on sale at Sunflower Market and that I was able to get a small 1 pound package for this meal. A little bit goes a long way. The meat is so incredibly tender even though you hardly do a thing to it.
The whole recipe for gorgonzola cream sauce pasta comes together incredibly fast, as it should since my original plan was to make dinner while my husband was upstairs putting kids to bed.
Then, surprise him with the whole shebang (or maybe that wouldnβt be a surprise since that is what I did last year), but oh well. It wouldnβt be any fun if life was perfect every day!
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Ingredients for the Gorgonzola Pasta
The beef tenderloin and gorgonzola pasta sauce require a little TLC, but everything comes together quickly once you start the recipe. Here’s what goes into this romantic pasta dinner:
- Filet mignon
- Balsamic vinegar
- Brown sugar
- Salt and pepper
- Olive oil
- Butter
- Half and half
- Chicken broth
- White wine
- Gorgonzola cheese
- Parmesan cheese
- Pasta of choice
For the complete ingredient list and detailed instructions, donβt forget to scroll to the bottom of this post for the FREE printable recipe card.
How to Make Gorgonzola Pasta with Beef Tenderloin
Here are the basic steps to making this gorgonzola cream sauce pasta:
- Toss the filet mignon medallions with some balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, salt, and pepper. Let rest in the refrigerator for 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- In a pan, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the beef and cook without turning for 2-3 minutes, or until browned. Turn and repeat.
- Remove from heat and cover to keep warm.
- Combine the butter, half and half, chicken broth, and white wine in a saucepan. Bring to a slow simmer and stir in the Parmesan and Gorgonzola.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper. Let simmer for 2 minutes.
- Toss the pasta with the gorgonzola sauce and filet mignon medallions. Garnish with additional Gorgonzola.
The above is simply a quick summary of this recipe. Check out the free printable card at the bottom of this post for all the detailed instructions.
Can This Recipe Be Made Gluten-Free?
Yes, simple substitute your favorite gluten-free pasta. We love the Trader Joes Organic Brown Rice and Quinoa Fusilli Pasta, but there are a lot of gluten-free options when it comes to pasta even in your regular grocery store these days.
For a pasta-free version, you could use Spaghetti Squash in place of the pasta.
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What is the Best Wine for Making this Gorgonzola Pasta
In this recipe for Pasta with Gorgonzola Sauce and Beef Tenderloin wine is key because that’s what makes up part of the liquid for the sauce. You’re going to want to make sure you use a dry white wine in this gorgonzola pasta recipe.
If you aren’t a wine drinker, “dry” is equivalent to a wine not being sweet. Using a sweet wine in this recipe wouldn’t work well with the sauce for this creamy gorgonzola pasta.
You might be wondering what type of white wine you should use when a recipe calls for a “dry white wine.” I recommend Sauvignon Blanc as my first choice for making this pasta recipe. You can also use an unoaked Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio or Pinot Gris.
Can the White Wine Be Omitted?
Yes, you can omit the white wine in this gorgonzola cream sauce and choose to substitute it with additional chicken broth. Just note that omitting the wine will make for a less rich gorgonzola sauce.
If consuming alcohol is a concern, there are several alcohol-free wines on the market these days. I recommend looking for one of those over omitting the wine.
Can I Add Anything Else to this Recipe?
This Gorgonzola Pasta with Beef Tenderloin is pretty amazing as it is. But, if you’d like to add other ingredients, I recommend trying a few pinches of fresh thyme, some sautΓ©ed mushrooms, and/or prosciutto.
Typically I don’t recommend making a bunch of substitutions when preparing a new recipe. When making substitutes, you won’t know if you don’t like the recipe or if the recipe didn’t turn out due to a preparation mistake, an ill effect from the substitute, or something else.
However, if you do choose to make substitutions in a recipe, I recommend only making one substitute at a time so you don’t have a building effect of multiple poor substitutions.
Tips for Making Gorgonzola Cream Sauce Pasta
- Salt the pasta water. I like to add 1-2 tablespoons of salt to the water for every pound of pasta that I’m cooking. Seasoning the pasta makes the whole dish taste better. I prefer to use kosher salt or coarse sea salt.
- Cut the beef into uniformly sized pieces. The meat will cook more evenly if they are all approximately the same size vs. if you have different sizes some will end up more or less done than others.
- Use fresh grated parmesan. The pre-shredded cheeses often have anti-caking agents added. You’re better off purchasing a block of parmesan and grating it yourself. It’s usually cheaper in the long run this way, too.
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What to Serve with Pasta in Gorgonzola Sauce
There are tons of great side dish options to serve with this recipe. Here are a few of my favorite options:
SautΓ©ed Asparagus
Just before serving the pasta, I threw some asparagus into the pan I cooked the beef in. I sauteed it for a minute, poured in a few glugs of white wine, and put the lid on it.
After steaming it for a minute or two, I seasoned with salt and pepper to taste. Serve the asparagus drizzled with some of the pan drippings you cooked it in.
Roasted Veggies
You could also serve this pasta in gorgonzola sauce with roasted vegetables.
Our easy go-to veggie sides are roasted broccoli, roasted green beans, roasted brussels sprouts, and roasted asparagus. You basically follow the same method in all the options – toss with olive oil, salt, pepper, and roast.
Side Salad
Italian Mixed Greens Salad is a mix of arugula, radicchio and baby kale is tossed with a simple lemon Dijon vinaigrette and topped with crispy prosciutto and fresh shaved parmesan.
Do you love Olive Gardenβs famous house salad? Learn how simple it is to make at home with this Olive Garden Salad Recipe so you can enjoy your favorite flavors at home!
A side salad doesnβt have to be fancy though. We often use mixed greens, lettuce, cucumber, shredded carrot, and tomato for a basic side salad. Check out these 3 Simple Salad Dressing Recipes to go along with your salad.
What Readers Are Saying
“Made this dish tonight with leftover tenderloin β it was delicious! Served greens and heirloom tomatoes tossed in balsamic vinaigrette on the side. Perfection!” β Rhonda
“Just got finished making and eating this! So delicious and EASY to make! Thank you for posting this!” β Ashley
“Mmmm. Made this for dinner tonight, but used blue cheese, since I had it on hand. So yummy. My kiddos loved the steak.” β Stephanie
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Gorgonzola Pasta with Beef Tenderloin
Creamy Gorgonzola Pasta is tossed with balsamic beef tenderloin for the ultimate pasta dinner! Serve with sautΓ©ed greens or steamed veggies for a complete meal.
Ingredients
For the Beef
- 1 lb. filet mignon, cut into 2-inch medallions
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
For the Sauce
- 2 teaspoons butter
- 3/4 cup half-and-half
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- 1/4 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese, plus extra for garnish
- 1 tablespoon freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 6 ounces uncooked pasta, linguine or fettuccini
Instructions
For the Beef
- Toss the filet mignon medallions with the balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, salt, and pepper. Let rest in the refrigerator for 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, prepare a pot of water to boil and cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- In a saute pan, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the beef. Cook without turning for 2-3 minutes, or until browned. Turn and repeat.
- Remove from heat and cover to keep warm. (If you would like the meat more well done, cook for additional time).
For the Pasta and Sauce
- Combine the butter, half and half, chicken broth, and white wine in a saucepan. Bring to a slow simmer and stir in the Parmesan and Gorgonzola.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper. Let simmer for 2 minutes, stirring to ensure the cheese has dispersed evenly.
- Toss the pasta with the sauce and filet mignon medallions. Garnish with additional Gorgonzola.
Notes
Tips for Making Gorgonzola Cream Sauce Pasta
- Salt the pasta water.Β I like to add 1-2 tablespoons of salt to the water for every pound of pasta that Iβm cooking. Seasoning the pasta makes the whole dish taste better. I prefer to use kosher salt or coarse sea salt.
- Cut the beef into uniformly sized pieces. The meat will cook more evenly if they are all approximately the same size vs. if you have different sizes some will end up more or less done than others.
- Use fresh grated parmesan. The pre-shredded cheeses often have anti-caking agents added. Youβre better off purchasing a block of parmesan and grating it yourself. Itβs usually cheaper in the long run this way, too.
Side Dish Idea
Just before serving the pasta, I threw some asparagus into the pan I cooked the beef in. I sautΓ©ed it for a minute, poured in a few glugs of white wine, and put the lid on it.
After steaming it for a minute or two, I seasoned with salt and pepper to taste. Serve the asparagus drizzled with some of the pan drippings you cooked it in.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 2 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 1447Total Fat: 65gSaturated Fat: 29gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 29gCholesterol: 278mgSodium: 1378mgCarbohydrates: 118gFiber: 5gSugar: 13gProtein: 86g
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Photography: photos taken in this post are by Rachael from Set the Table.
Jen @ My Kitchen Addiction says
Yum! Looks absolutely amazing… My hubby would love this one. π
sassy stephanie says
Mmmm. Made this for dinner tonight, but used blue cheese, since I had it on hand. So yummy. My kiddos loved the steak.
ABowlOfMush says
This sounds really delicious!! I LOVE gorgonzola!!
James says
It looks really great. And easy too
Chocolate Shavings says
The gorgonzola/beef combo is always a winner in my book. This looks delicious!
Jan (Family Bites) says
I love gorgonzola and so often forget to use it in recipes. I think the combination of beef and pasta are perfect for it here and these photos – so stunning!
diehardfoodie says
Oh my word, this looks delicious! I was just looking for a delicious beef recipe and I think this is it! π Thanks Kate!Rosemary
Jamie says
That is such a fantastic dish and I'm dreaming of the flavors now! And it does look very romantic! Must keep this in mind next time I have to grease the wheels…. Beautiful!
Amy from She Wears Many Hats says
This look sooooo good. The photography is superb – maybe you'll be teaching us something this summer? Will try this one soon.
Tasty Eats At Home says
Sounds wonderful, in spite of the kids! It's just how life really is – but it makes those brief "alone" moments, Valentine's Day or not, that much more special. And the times when the kids change up the plans are still special too!
marla {family fresh cooking} says
Our meal was kinda similar. Plans happen and then they are broken very quickly with the two small kiddos! Guess this is what I get 'cause I thrive on excitement! This Valentine's meal looks great. Love Filet Mignon!
Maria says
Glad you had a nice family meal together. The photos look great. I love asparagus!
Cookin' Canuck says
Beautiful photos! This meal is right up my alley – the combination of pasta, tender beef, and Gorgonzola is irresistible to me.I certainly understand what you mean about Valentine's Day with two kids present. It just doesn't have the same feel. For me, snuggling altogether in bed while opening our Valentine's cards was the best moment of the day.
Vanillastrawberryspringfields says
Oh love that heart re ramekin mould so so muc…..cant find them anywhere at all……Beautifully stunning pics and amazing recipe
Jessica @ How Sweet says
LOVE gorgonzola. It is so delish with steak. This is an awesome meal! π
Pili says
Ooooh, sounds so totally yummy!!