Penne with Beef and Arugula Recipe

Penne with Beef and Arugula

• Level: Intermediate
• Servings: 6 to 8
• Nutritional Information per Serving (1 of 8): Calories 568, Total Fat 35 g, Saturated Fat 7 g, Carbohydrates 45 g, Dietary Fiber 2 g, Sugar 3 g, Protein 18 g, Cholesterol 42 mg, Sodium 79 mg

• Total Time: 45 minutes
• Preparation: 30 minutes
• Cooking: 15 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 (1-pound) New York strip steak
• 1 teaspoon herbs de Provence
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus 3 tablespoons
• 1 pound penne pasta
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus extra for seasoning steak and salted pasta water
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus extra for seasoning steak
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
• 2 cups chopped arugula

Directions

1. Fire up your skillet and season the steak generously with salt, freshly ground black pepper, herbs de Provence, and minced garlic. Heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat, then sear the steak for about 7 minutes per side until perfectly crusty. Let it rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly. Your kitchen will smell irresistible!
2. While the steak rests, get that pasta water boilinglarge pot, heavily salted, high heat. Drop in the penne and cook to al dente (8-10 minutes, stirring now and then). Drain, but save 1/4 cup of the starchy water for magic.
3. Whisk up a zesty dressing in a small bowl: balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper, fresh basil, parsley, and 3/4 cup olive oil. In a big bowl, toss the hot pasta with half the dressing and reserved water. Fold in the peppery arugula and juicy steak slices, adding more dressing to taste. Season if needed, give it a gentle toss, and dig in warmor chill it for an epic picnic that'll wow everyone!