French Onion Pasta with Seared New York Strip Steak
French Onion Pasta with Seared New York Strip Steak
Ingredients
For the Steak
- 2 New York strip steak, 10-12 ounce each
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
For the French Onion Pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 white onion, large, thinly sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more for pasta water
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream, 36% butterfat
- 1 1/4 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese, divided
- 1 pound farfalle pasta
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F. Pat the New York strip steaks dry with paper towels. Drizzle each steak with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, then season generously on both sides with 1 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of freshly cracked black pepper.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375
- 2
In a large, oven-safe pan (preferably cast iron or stainless steel) set over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter. Add the thinly sliced white onion, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1/4 teaspoon of freshly cracked black pepper, and 1 teaspoon of chopped fresh thyme. Cook slowly, stirring occasionally, for 20-25 minutes, or until the onions are deeply caramelized and tender. This step can be done while the steak is cooking.
⏱️ 25 min
- 3
While the onions caramelize, bring a large pot of generously salted water to a rolling boil for the farfalle pasta.
⏱️ 10 min
- 4
Heat a separate heavy-bottomed pan (or the same oven-safe pan if you're quick and can transfer onions) over high heat until smoking. Add the seasoned steaks and sear for 2-3 minutes per side until a deep brown crust forms.
⏱️ 6 min
- 5
Reduce heat to medium. Add 2 tablespoons of butter and 4 sprigs of fresh thyme to the pan with the steaks. Tilt the pan and baste the steaks continuously with the melting butter for about 1 minute. Transfer the pan with the steaks to the preheated oven to finish cooking to your desired doneness (medium-rare to medium is recommended, about 5-8 minutes for 1-inch thick steaks).
⏱️ 8 min•🌡️ 375
- 6
Add the farfalle pasta to the boiling water and cook according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
⏱️ 12 min
- 7
Once the onions are fully caramelized, pour in the 1 1/2 cups of heavy whipping cream into the pan with the onions, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in 1 cup of freshly grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water.
⏱️ 5 min
- 8
Remove the cooked steaks from the oven and transfer them to a cutting board. Let them rest for at least 10 minutes. While the steaks rest, add the drained farfalle pasta directly into the French onion cream sauce. Toss to coat thoroughly. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup of the remaining freshly grated Parmesan cheese and toss again.
⏱️ 10 min
- 9
Slice the rested steaks against the grain into 1/2-inch thick pieces.
⏱️ 2 min
- 10
Serve the French onion pasta in the center of plates, arranging the sliced New York strip steak around it. Garnish with a fresh sprig of thyme, if desired.
⏱️ 3 min
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French Onion Pasta with Seared New York Strip Steak
Ingredients
For the Steak
- 2 New York strip steak, 10-12 ounce each
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
For the French Onion Pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 white onion, large, thinly sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more for pasta water
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream, 36% butterfat
- 1 1/4 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese, divided
- 1 pound farfalle pasta
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F. Pat the New York strip steaks dry with paper towels. Drizzle each steak with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, then season generously on both sides with 1 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of freshly cracked black pepper.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375 - 2
In a large, oven-safe pan (preferably cast iron or stainless steel) set over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter. Add the thinly sliced white onion, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1/4 teaspoon of freshly cracked black pepper, and 1 teaspoon of chopped fresh thyme. Cook slowly, stirring occasionally, for 20-25 minutes, or until the onions are deeply caramelized and tender. This step can be done while the steak is cooking.
⏱️ 25 min - 3
While the onions caramelize, bring a large pot of generously salted water to a rolling boil for the farfalle pasta.
⏱️ 10 min - 4
Heat a separate heavy-bottomed pan (or the same oven-safe pan if you're quick and can transfer onions) over high heat until smoking. Add the seasoned steaks and sear for 2-3 minutes per side until a deep brown crust forms.
⏱️ 6 min - 5
Reduce heat to medium. Add 2 tablespoons of butter and 4 sprigs of fresh thyme to the pan with the steaks. Tilt the pan and baste the steaks continuously with the melting butter for about 1 minute. Transfer the pan with the steaks to the preheated oven to finish cooking to your desired doneness (medium-rare to medium is recommended, about 5-8 minutes for 1-inch thick steaks).
⏱️ 8 min•🌡️ 375 - 6
Add the farfalle pasta to the boiling water and cook according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
⏱️ 12 min - 7
Once the onions are fully caramelized, pour in the 1 1/2 cups of heavy whipping cream into the pan with the onions, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in 1 cup of freshly grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water.
⏱️ 5 min - 8
Remove the cooked steaks from the oven and transfer them to a cutting board. Let them rest for at least 10 minutes. While the steaks rest, add the drained farfalle pasta directly into the French onion cream sauce. Toss to coat thoroughly. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup of the remaining freshly grated Parmesan cheese and toss again.
⏱️ 10 min - 9
Slice the rested steaks against the grain into 1/2-inch thick pieces.
⏱️ 2 min - 10
Serve the French onion pasta in the center of plates, arranging the sliced New York strip steak around it. Garnish with a fresh sprig of thyme, if desired.
⏱️ 3 min