Description
Steak bites with pesto pasta are a mouthwatering fusion of tender, juicy steak and al dente pasta enveloped in a fragrant pesto sauce. This dish is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or an impressive meal for guests. The combination of garlic, basil, and succulent steak creates a delightful experience that will tantalize your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb sirloin or ribeye steak
- 8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 1 cup pesto sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil salted water in a large pot and cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil. Season the steak with salt and pepper, then sear for 3-4 minutes per side until browned. Remove from skillet and let it rest.
- Lower the heat in the same skillet and sauté minced garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Slice the rested steak into bite-sized pieces. Add cooked pasta and pesto to the skillet, tossing everything together gently over medium heat.
- Plate the mixture and drizzle with extra olive oil if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg