Steak Penne Pasta with Garlic Herb Sauce
Steak Penne Pasta with Garlic Herb Sauce
Ingredients
For the Steak
- 1 pound sirloin steak, about 1-inch thick
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
For the Pasta
- 12 ounces penne pasta
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt, for pasta water
For the Garlic Herb Sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1/2 yellow onion, small, finely diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped, plus more for garnish
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped, plus more for garnish
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated, plus more for serving
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
Instructions
- 1
Pat the sirloin steak dry with paper towels. Season generously on all sides with 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large cast-iron skillet or heavy-bottomed pan over medium-high heat until shimmering and almost smoking.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Carefully place the seasoned steak in the hot skillet. Sear for 3-4 minutes per side for medium-rare, or 4-5 minutes per side for medium, until a deep brown crust forms. Use a meat thermometer to check for desired doneness (130-135°F for medium-rare, 135-140°F for medium).
⏱️ 10 min
- 4
Remove the steak from the skillet and transfer it to a cutting board. Tent loosely with foil and let it rest for at least 10 minutes. This is crucial for juicy steak.
⏱️ 10 min
- 5
While the steak rests, bring a large pot of salted water (with 1 tablespoon kosher salt) to a rolling boil. Add the penne pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente. Before draining, reserve 1 1/2 cups of the starchy pasta water. Drain the pasta and set aside.
⏱️ 12 min•🌡️ 212
- 6
While the pasta cooks, return the skillet used for the steak to medium heat (do not clean it, the fond adds flavor). Add 2 tablespoons olive oil and 1 tablespoon unsalted butter. Once the butter is melted, add the finely diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened and translucent.
⏱️ 4 min
- 7
Add the minced garlic and optional red pepper flakes to the skillet. Sauté for another 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
⏱️ 1 min
- 8
Deglaze the pan with 1/2 cup of the reserved pasta water, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Bring to a simmer.
⏱️ 1 min
- 9
Slice the rested steak against the grain into bite-sized pieces or strips.
⏱️ 3 min
- 10
Add the cooked penne pasta, sliced steak, 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives, and 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese to the skillet with the sauce. Toss everything together, adding more reserved pasta water (1/4 cup at a time) as needed to create a glossy sauce that coats the pasta and steak.
⏱️ 3 min
- 11
Season the pasta with 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste. Continue to toss gently until everything is well combined and heated through.
⏱️ 2 min
- 12
Serve immediately, garnished with additional fresh parsley, chives, and grated Parmesan cheese.
⏱️ 1 min
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Steak Penne Pasta with Garlic Herb Sauce
Ingredients
For the Steak
- 1 pound sirloin steak, about 1-inch thick
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
For the Pasta
- 12 ounces penne pasta
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt, for pasta water
For the Garlic Herb Sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1/2 yellow onion, small, finely diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped, plus more for garnish
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped, plus more for garnish
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated, plus more for serving
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
Instructions
- 1
Pat the sirloin steak dry with paper towels. Season generously on all sides with 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large cast-iron skillet or heavy-bottomed pan over medium-high heat until shimmering and almost smoking.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Carefully place the seasoned steak in the hot skillet. Sear for 3-4 minutes per side for medium-rare, or 4-5 minutes per side for medium, until a deep brown crust forms. Use a meat thermometer to check for desired doneness (130-135°F for medium-rare, 135-140°F for medium).
⏱️ 10 min - 4
Remove the steak from the skillet and transfer it to a cutting board. Tent loosely with foil and let it rest for at least 10 minutes. This is crucial for juicy steak.
⏱️ 10 min - 5
While the steak rests, bring a large pot of salted water (with 1 tablespoon kosher salt) to a rolling boil. Add the penne pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente. Before draining, reserve 1 1/2 cups of the starchy pasta water. Drain the pasta and set aside.
⏱️ 12 min•🌡️ 212 - 6
While the pasta cooks, return the skillet used for the steak to medium heat (do not clean it, the fond adds flavor). Add 2 tablespoons olive oil and 1 tablespoon unsalted butter. Once the butter is melted, add the finely diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened and translucent.
⏱️ 4 min - 7
Add the minced garlic and optional red pepper flakes to the skillet. Sauté for another 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
⏱️ 1 min - 8
Deglaze the pan with 1/2 cup of the reserved pasta water, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Bring to a simmer.
⏱️ 1 min - 9
Slice the rested steak against the grain into bite-sized pieces or strips.
⏱️ 3 min - 10
Add the cooked penne pasta, sliced steak, 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives, and 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese to the skillet with the sauce. Toss everything together, adding more reserved pasta water (1/4 cup at a time) as needed to create a glossy sauce that coats the pasta and steak.
⏱️ 3 min - 11
Season the pasta with 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste. Continue to toss gently until everything is well combined and heated through.
⏱️ 2 min - 12
Serve immediately, garnished with additional fresh parsley, chives, and grated Parmesan cheese.
⏱️ 1 min