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Steak and Parmesan Pasta

Steak and Parmesan Pasta

This easy and flavorful steak pasta is a weeknight staple! With tender steak and a creamy garlic cheese sauce, this will be a family favorite!

INGREDIENTS

Pasta

  • 12 oz penne pasta

Steak

  • 1 lb flat iron steak or ribeye or sirloin
  • 1 tbs olive oil
  • Salt and Pepper

Cream Sauce

  • 2 tbs butter
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch or 1 tbs flour
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • ½ cup milk
  • ¼ cup mozzarella
  • ¼ cup parmesan cheese
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Additional Toppings

  • ⅓ cup Sundried Tomatoes
  • 2 cups Spinach fresh
  • ¼ cup green chile roasted, peeled, and chopped (can use canned)
  • Parsley chopped for garnish
  • Red Pepper Flakes for garnish

INSTRUCTIONs

Cook Pasta

  • Cook pasta according to package instructions. Bring a large pot of water to a boil then add dried pasta a cook until al dente.
    12 oz penne pasta

Cook Steak

  • Season both sides of the steak with salt and pepper.
    Salt and Pepper
  • Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Once pan is hot add oil.
    1 tbs olive oil
  • When oil is heated, cook steak for 2-4 minutes each side, until the center reaches your desired temperature. For a medium rare steak remove when the internal temperature is at 130-135°F so the carry over heat will rise to 140°F-145°F. Once cooked to your desired doneness remove steak from pan and set aside.
    1 lb flat iron steak

Make Cream Sauce

  • Melt butter in a large fry pan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, 1-2 minutes.
    2 tbs butter,3 garlic cloves
  • Whisk in cornstarch (or flour if using) until fully dissolved. Stir in broth and milk, stirring frequently. Allow the sauce to thicken and start to boil.
    1 teaspoon cornstarch,½ cup chicken broth,½ cup milk
  • Once sauce is boiling add in mozzarella and parmesan cheese. Stir until melted. Add salt and pepper to taste.
    ¼ cup mozzarella,¼ cup parmesan cheese,Salt and pepper
  • Add in the cooked pasta noodles.
  • Stir in the sun-dried tomatoes, green chile, and the spinach. Allow pasta to cook for 2-4 minutes, or until the spinach is wilted. You can turn the heat off and cover with a lid until spinach is wilted.
    ⅓ cup Sundried Tomatoes,2 cups Spinach,¼ cup green chile
  • Slice steak and add to the pasta. Sprinkle with chopped parsley, red pepper flakes and extra parmesan as a garnish.
    Parsley,Red Pepper Flakes

NOTES

Tips and Tricks

  • If you have a favorite premade alfredo sauce you can use that! Just heat in a medium sauce pan then poor over cooked noodles. Add sun dried tomatoes and spinach for extra flavor!
  • Use a good thermometer to tell if your meat is cooked! I love using this one!  (Thermoworks affiliate link)

NUTRITION

Calories: 698kcalCarbohydrates: 73gProtein: 40gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 104mgSodium: 470mgPotassium: 1011mgFiber: 5gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 1808IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 203mgIron: 5mg
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