Penne With Beef And Arugula Food

PENNE WITH BEEF AND ARUGULA

Steps:

• Season the steak with salt and freshly ground black pepper, herbs de Provence, and minced garlic.
• In a skillet, heat 3 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat.
• Cook steak about 7 minutes per side.
• Remove the meat from pan and let it rest for 5 minutes.
• Thinly slice the steak and set aside.
• Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat.
• Add the pasta and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 8 to 10 minutes.
• Drain pasta, reserving 1/4 cup of pasta water.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, fresh herbs, and 3/4 cup olive oil.
• In a large bowl toss the pasta with half of the salad dressing and the reserved pasta water.
• Add the arugula and steak, more dressing, and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper, as needed.
• Toss and serve.

PENNE WITH ARUGULA AND TOMATOES

Steps:

• Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
• Add onion and sauté until tender, about 5 minutes.
• Add garlic and sauté 1 minute.
• Add tomatoes, herbs and sugar.
• Reduce heat and simmer until mixture thickens, stirring frequently, about 20 minutes.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• (Sauce can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bring to simmer before using.) Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally.
• Add arugula and cook until wilted, about 1 minute.
• Drain.
• Return pasta and arugula to pot.
• Add sauce and toss to coat.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Divide pasta among plates.
• Sprinkle with cheese and serve.

GOAT CHEESE AND ARUGULA OVER PENNE

Steps:

• Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente.
• Crumble goat cheese into a large serving bowl. Add arugula, cherry tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, and salt and pepper.
• Drain pasta, and toss with goat cheese mixture.