Description
This rustic Italian-American fusion dish combines tender strips of seared steak with al dente pasta in a rich, spicy tomato sauce that develops incredible depth of flavor as everything cooks together.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb steak (sirloin or flank), thinly sliced
- 8 oz pasta (penne or fusilli work well)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes with juice
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust for spice preference)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Pat the steak dry with paper towels. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
- Season the steak with salt and pepper. Sear for 1-2 minutes per side until browned but not fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, add onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes until translucent.
- Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add red bell pepper and cook for 2 minutes until slightly softened.
- Pour in diced tomatoes with juice, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
- Add beef broth, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Bring to a simmer, then add the uncooked pasta.
- Cover and reduce heat to medium-low. Cook for 10-12 minutes until pasta is al dente, stirring occasionally.
- Return the steak to the pot with any accumulated juices. Heat through for about 2 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in the parmesan cheese until melted.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
Partially freeze the steak for 15-20 minutes before slicing for easier cutting. Choose pasta shapes with ridges to hold the sauce well. The dish continues to develop flavor as it sits, making it even better as leftovers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One-Pot
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: steak pasta, one-pot meal, zesty pasta, beef pasta, quick dinner, weeknight meal