Mediterranean steak and pasta
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serving size: 4
prep time: 30 minutes
cook time: 15 minutes
cut: sirloin
method: pan-sear
For a quick and comforting meal, this Mediterranean Steak and Pasta will do the trick. Fettuccine noodles and pasta sauce with olives make this meal memorable.
Ingredients
4 Chairman’s Reserve® Beef round (sirloin) tip center steaks, cut ¾ inch thick (about 6 ounces each)
8 ounces fettuccine
1 jar (26 ounces) pasta sauce with olives
1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves, crushed
¼ cup finely shredded Italian cheese blend or mozzarella cheese
2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley
Directions
- Cook fettuccine according to package directions; drain and keep warm.
- Heat large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Place beef steaks in skillet; cook 11 to 13 minutes for medium-rare (145°F) doneness, turning twice. (Do not overcook.) Remove from skillet; keep warm.
- Combine pasta sauce and oregano in same skillet; heat until hot. Return steaks to skillet; turn to coat with sauce. Place steaks on fettuccine; spoon sauce over all. Sprinkle steaks with cheese, allowing cheese to melt. Sprinkle with parsley.
Recipe and Photo courtesy of Beef Checkoff
