Taste of Tuesday: Penne with Beef & Arugula!

Hey everyone! Arugula is my newest obsession.. I love it on everything - especially pizza! When I saw this recipe in Giada De Laurentiis' Everyday Pasta cookbook, I knew it was a must-try! Every weekend Tyler suggests that we cook this and this weekend, we did!

 

Ingredients:

- 2 New York strip steaks (8 ounces each)

- 1 teaspoon of Herbes de Provence

- 1 garlic clove, minced

- 3/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil

- 1 pound of penne pasta

- 1/4 cup of balsamic vinegar

- 2 Tablespoons of Dijon mustard

- 1/4 cup of chopped fresh basil

- 1/4 cup of chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

- 2 cups of baby arugula

- Salt and Pepper, to taste

Step 1: Season the steak with salt, pepper, Herbes de Provence and the minced garlic. In the meantime, bring a large pot of water to boil and cook pasta according to directions.

Step 2: Grill the steak to your liking then place on a cutting board to rest (this is what we did) OR In a skillet, heat 3 tablespoons of Olive oil over medium heat, then cook steaks for about 7 minutes on each side. Once done, place on cutting board to rest.

Step 3: In a small bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, basil, parsley and 3/4 cup of olive oil. Mix well.

Step 4: Once the pasta is done, save 1/4 cup of reserved pasta water and drain the rest. In a large bowl, toss the pasta with half of the salad dressing and the reserved pasta water.

Step 5: Thinly slice the steak. Add in steak, arugula and remaining dressing to the pasta mixture. Stir well and enjoy!

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