Florentine Steak Served with Tuscan Herb Penne and Roasted Tomatoes
Serving Size:Â 4-6
Prep Time:Â 10 Minutes
Cook Time:Â 45 Minutes
Total Time:Â 55 Minutes
Ingredients:
1 lb. Pappardelle’s Tuscan Herb Penne
2-4 (2-inch thick) porterhouse steaks
12 oz. cherry tomatoes, halved lengthwise
1/2 cup spinach
3 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
1-2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp. Italian seasoning
1 Tbsp. fresh parsley, minced
1 Tbsp. fresh basil minced
2 Tbsp. rosemary, roughly chopped
Parmesan cheese, to taste
Salt & pepper, to taste
Instructions:Â
- Preheat grill to high heat and oven to 400 degrees F. Place tomatoes in single layer on a sheet pan.
- Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling water, stirring occasionally, until al dente, about 10-12 minutes. Drain & set aside.Â
- In a small bowl, mix together 1-1/2 Tbsp. olive oil, garlic, Italian seasoning, and salt & pepper. Drizzle the oil mixture over the tomatoes and toss to coat evenly.
- Bake tomatoes until soft and tender, about 25 minutes. Remove and top with parsley and basil.
- While the tomatoes are baking, pat steaks dry on both sides. Brush them lightly with 1-1/2 Tbsp olive oil. Sprinkle with rosemary and salt & pepper on both sides. Pour vegetables into a large bowl with drained pasta. Drizzle with lemon juice and season with salt & pepper, to taste. Toss while slowly adding pasta water to loosen, if needed. Add ¼ cup Parmesan and 1 Tbsp.fresh parsley.Â
- Grill steaks until they have are seared, about 5 minutes per side. Once your desired temperature is reached, remove steaks from the grill and let rest.
- Mix pasta and spinach with roasted tomatoes. Divide the pasta into serving dishes and top with steaks. Garnish with Parmesan cheese. Serve and enjoy!
