Steak And Creamed Greens Pasta Food

STEAK PASTA

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil and generously season with salt. Add pasta and cook to al dente, according to package instructions.
• Add 2 tablespoons of oil to a large, skillet (preferably cast iron) over medium-high heat and allow to come to temperature.
• Pat the steak dry with paper towels, then rub it with 1 tablespoon of oil and season 1 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt and a 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Rub all over to adhere. Sear the steak for 5 minutes on the first side, turn, and sear for 5 minutes more. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
• Add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the pan, followed by the onion, and sauté until softened, about 4 minutes. Stir in garlic and sundried tomatoes, and sauté for about 1 minute more.
• Sprinkle flour over vegetables and stir until the mixture looks pasty. Very slowly, stream in the warmed milk and stir until no lumps remain. Reduce the heat to maintain a simmer and allow to lightly simmer for 5 minutes, until the sauce has thickened slightly.
• Add the cheese, along with 1 teaspoon Kosher salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and the red pepper flakes. Stir until cheese is melted. Then, add the spinach in three additions, stirring just until wilted.
• Slice the beef into thin strips cutting against the grain, and cut into bite-sized pieces, if desired. Add steak to the sauce, serve over your favorite pasta, and enjoy!

STEAKHOUSE PASTA

Steps:

• Brush the grill with vegetable oil and preheat to medium high.
• Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions.
• Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil. When hot, add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Turn the heat off, then add the brandy. Turn the heat back on and cook until the brandy is reduced by half, about 1 minute. Add the diced tomatoes to the skillet with the sugar, crushed red pepper and a pinch of salt and black pepper. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Meanwhile, sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt, 1/4 teaspoon each black pepper and lemon pepper and a pinch of kosher salt over one side of the steak.
• Put the steak on the hot grill seasoned-side down and cook for 3 to 4 minutes. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt, 1/4 teaspoon lemon pepper, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper and a pinch salt on the top of the steak and then flip it. Cook it for a further 3 to 4 minutes until medium rare. Remove to a board and rest while the sauce is finished.
• Reduce the heat to low under the sauce. Stir in the fontina and 1 tablespoon of the blue cheese. Stir in the cream and horseradish, then add in a little half-and-half if the sauce is too thick. Cook for a minute or two, tasting and adding more seasonings as needed.
• Meanwhile, cut the steak into 1/2-inch strips.
• At the last minute, add the spinach to the sauce and toss to coat. Drain the pasta and add it to the sauce. Mix everything together.
• Place the steak on top of the pasta. Garnish the dish with basil and the remaining 2 tablespoons blue cheese crumbles. Serve straight from the skillet.

MEAN GREEN PASTA CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• For the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the penne and cook until al dente according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
• For the pureed greens: Meanwhile, add the spinach, arugula, basil, mint, parsley, red pepper flakes, salt, pepper and garlic to a food processor. With the machine running, drizzle in the olive oil and puree. Stop before the mixture is completely smooth; you want a bit of texture. Set aside.
• For the cheese sauce: Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Sprinkle in the flour and mustard powder, whisking to combine. Cook, whisking constantly, for a minute or so. Pour in the milk, whisking constantly. Cook the sauce until thick and bubbly, 3 to 5 minutes. Whisk in the half-and-half, salt and pepper. Add the Cheddar, fontina and Monterey Jack. Stir until the cheese all melts.
• For the assembly: Butter a 9-by-13-inch baking pan.
• Combine the melted butter, breadcrumbs and parsley in a small bowl.
• Add the cooked penne to the cheese sauce, making sure every noodle is covered in sauce. Next, stir in the pureed greens until barely combined. Pour the pasta mixture into the buttered baking pan and top evenly with the breadcrumbs. Bake until bubbly and golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes.
• If you are serving later, top the assembled casserole with aluminum foil and pop in the freezer. When you are ready to serve, allow it to thaw in the fridge overnight and bake the following day at 350 degrees F until golden brown and cooked through, about 1 hour covered and an additional 15 minutes uncovered.

CREAMY PARMESAN STEAK PENNE WITH PEPPERS AND ONIONS

Steps:

• Before You Cook Bring 8 cups water and 2 tsp. salt to a boil in a medium pot If using any fresh produce, thoroughly rinse and pat dry Ingredient(s) used more than once: green onions Cooking Guidelines To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures: Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) | Seafood 145° F | Chicken 165° F | Ground Beef 160° F | Ground Turkey 165° F | Ground Pork 160° F 1 Cook the Pasta Once water is boiling, add pasta and cook until al dente, 10-12 minutes.Reserve 1/4 cup pasta cooking water. Drain pasta in a colander and return to pot to keep warm. Set aside.While pasta cooks, prepare ingredients. 2 Prepare the Ingredients Halve and peel onion. Slice halves into thin strips.Stem, seed, remove ribs, and slice red bell pepper into thin strips.Trim and thinly slice green onions.Mince garlic.Separate steak strips into a single layer, and pat dry. Season with 1/4 tsp. salt and a pinch of pepper.If using flank steak, follow same instructions. If using Italian sausage remove from casing. 3 Caramelize the Onion Place a medium non-stick pan over medium-low heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil.Add onion and 1/4 tsp. salt to hot pan. Stir occasionally until onion is lightly caramelized, 15-20 minutes.Transfer onion to a plate. Reserve pan; no need to wipe clean.While onion caramelizes, cook steak strips and peppers. 4 Cook the Steak Strips and Peppers Place a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil. Add steak strips, red bell pepper, and garlic to hot pan. Stir occasionally until no pink remains on steak strips and peppers are crisp-tender, 5-7 minutes.If using flank steak, follow same instructions. If using Italian sausage or ground beef, stir occasionally, breaking up with a spoon, until no pink remains, 4-6 minutes.Stir in reserved pasta water, caramelized onion (to taste), green onions (reserve a pinch for garnish), and 1/4 tsp. salt.Remove from burner. 5 Make Sauce and Finish Dish Add cream to pan used to cook onion and place over high heat. Bring to a boil.Once boiling, remove from burner and stir in Parmesan, pasta, and 1/4 tsp. salt. Stir pasta-cream mixture into steak strip-peppers mixture.Plate dish as pictured on front of card, garnishing with reserved green onions and red pepper flakes (to taste). Bon appétit!