Strip Steaks with a Side of Blue Cheese Spaghetti

INGREDIENTS

• 5 tablespoons butter, divided
• 1 pound spaghetti
• 8 ounces blue cheese crumbles
• Ground black pepper
• 2 shallots, finely chopped
• 4 (8-ounce) NY strip steaks
• 1/4 to 1/3 cup cream or half-and-half, eyeball it
• 1 cup chicken stock
• 2 cups arugula, a small bunch, cleaned, trimmed and shredded
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 2 turns of the pan
• 2 to 3 tablespoons chopped sage leaves
• 2 tablespoons chives, chopped, a palm full
• 4 slices bacon, chopped into 1-inch pieces
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• Salt
• 4 cloves garlic, minced, divided