Description
A hearty pasta dinner made with tender slices of sirloin steak, penne, rich tomato sauce, and freshly grated Parmesan cheese. It is comforting, savory, and perfect for a satisfying weeknight meal.
Ingredients
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- 1 pound sirloin steak
- 12 ounces penne pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, divided
- 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Place a large skillet over medium high heat.
- Season the sirloin steak with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. In a small bowl, combine the Italian seasoning with the remaining salt and pepper.
- Add 1 tablespoon olive oil to the hot skillet. Sear the steak for 3 to 4 minutes per side, depending on thickness, until browned and cooked to your liking. Transfer to a cutting board and let it rest.
- Add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil to the skillet. Cook the onion for 3 to 4 minutes until softened. Stir in the garlic and tomato paste, then cook for 1 minute.
- Pour in the crushed tomatoes and stir in the seasoning mixture. Simmer gently for 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook the penne until just shy of al dente according to package directions. Drain well.
- Slice the rested steak into thin strips.
- Add the drained pasta to the skillet and toss with the sauce until coated. Stir in half of the Parmesan cheese until melted into the sauce.
- Fold in the sliced steak and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until warmed through.
- Stir in the fresh basil and top with the remaining Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Pat the steak dry before searing for better browning.
- Slice the steak against the grain for the most tender texture.
- Reserve a little pasta water in case you want to loosen the sauce.
- Freshly grated Parmesan melts better and gives the best flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 760mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 57g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 78mg