Recipes
Pan-Roasted Steak Pasta with Pecans
4 servings
25 minutes total
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Ingredients
- 6 cloves garlic
- 1 lemon, for zest/juice
- 2 tablespoons basil pesto
- 1 lean beef steak (such as top sirloin fillet or cap, or top round; about 1 lb)
- 2 tablespoons garlic-herb butter
- 8 oz sliced fresh baby portabella mushrooms
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 (7 oz) packages cooked pasta (such as gemelli, rotini, or penne)
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 package baby spinach (5–6 oz)
- ¼ cup Deli shredded Italian cheese blend
Steps
- Mince garlic. Zest lemon (2 teaspoons), then juice (2 tablespoons). Combine pesto, lemon zest, and lemon juice; coat steak with 1 tablespoon pesto mixture (wash hands).
- Preheat large, nonstick sauté pan on medium 2–3 minutes. Place butter in pan and swirl to coat, then add steak; cook 3–4 minutes on each side until browned and 125°F (for medium rare; warm red center), 130°F (for medium; warm pink center), or up to 170°F (for well done). Transfer steak to cutting board and let stand 5–10 minutes before slicing; temperature will rise 5–10°F during this time.
- Increase heat on same pan to medium-high; add mushrooms, garlic, pecans, and salt. Cook 3–4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms are tender. Meanwhile, heat pasta following package instructions.
- Stir broth, spinach, pasta, and remaining 3 tablespoons pesto mixture into mushrooms; simmer 3–4 minutes until sauce thickens. Remove pan from heat; slice steak and stir into pan. Top with cheese; serve.
The doneness temperatures for medium rare and medium stated above are traditional temperatures used for cooking steak, but are not recommended by the USDA. To maintain food safety, the USDA recommends an internal temperature of 145°F, as measured using a food thermometer, with a 3-minute rest time before carving.
If fruits and vegetables are part of this recipe, be sure to wash thoroughly.
Amount per ¼ recipe serving: Calories 450, Total Fat 28g, Sat Fat 8g, Trans Fat 0g, Chol 55mg, Sodium 610mg, Total Carb 30g, Fiber 6g, Total Sugar 2g, (Incl. 0g Added Sugars), Protein 23g, Vitamin D 0%, Calc 8%, Iron 20%, Potassium 10%