Penne With Beef and Arugula
This is a great way to eat pasta and beef! It's delicious and not too complicated.
READY IN: 45mins
SERVES: 6-8
YIELD: 1 Pasta Salad
UNITS: US
INGREDIENTS
Nutrition- 1(1 lb) New York strip steak
- 1teaspoon herbes de provence
- 1
- 3⁄4
- 1lb penne pasta
- 1⁄4cup balsamic vinegar
- 2tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1⁄2
- 1⁄2
- 1⁄4cup chopped fresh basil leaf
- 1⁄4cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
- 2cups chopped arugula
DIRECTIONS
- Season the steak with salt and freshly ground black pepper, herbs de Provence, and minced garlic.
- In a skillet, heat 3 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat.
- Cook steak about 7 minutes per side.
- Remove the meat from pan and let it rest for 5 minutes.
- Thinly slice the steak and set aside.
- Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat.
- Add the pasta and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 8 to 10 minutes.
- Drain pasta, reserving 1/4 cup of pasta water.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, fresh herbs, and 3/4 cup olive oil.
- In a large bowl toss the pasta with half of the salad dressing and the reserved pasta water.
- Add the arugula and steak, more dressing, and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper, as needed.
- Toss and serve.