Chimichurri Steak Pasta


Ingredients:

Prep time: 10-15 minutes

Cook time: 20-25 minutes

Serves: 4-6 (4 when serving individual steaks, 6 when serving family style)

Calories per serving: 355-533

INGREDIENTS

  • 3c. Kaslo Sourdough short noodle (Rotini/Fusilli recommended)
  • 4 6oz. Steaks
  • 2 Bell peppers
  • 2 Medium zucchinis
  • 1tbsp. Olive oil
  • 1tbsp. Smoked paprika
  • S&P

Chimichurri sauce:

  • 1/4c. Olive oil
  • 1/3c. Red wine vinegar
  • 1/2c. Fresh parsley
  • 3 Cloves garlic
  • 1tsp. Dried oregano
  • S&P
  • Chili pepper flakes (optional)

Serve with: Crusty bread & Red wine

Instructions:

Step 1    Preheat oven to 350°, and bring a medium sized pot of water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package instructions, about 5-7 minutes for an al dente bite. Strain, return to pot, and cover until serving.

Step 2    Slice/quarter bell peppers and zucchini into bite-sized pieces. Toss in olive oil, smoked paprika and salt and pepper, and spread evenly over a parchment lined baking sheet. Roast vegetables at 350° for 15-20 minutes, turning once. Vegetables are ready when softened, and lightly charred.

Step 3    Finely chop parsley, and mince garlic. Combine all chimichurri ingredients, stirring until well emulsified. You may add extra vinegar or oil to your taste.

Step 4    Season room-temperature steaks generously with salt and pepper. You may also add a pinch of cayenne or chili powder for a spicy kick. Barbecue or pan-fry steaks by searing meat on high for 2 minutes per side, followed by covering and reducing to medium-low for a further 6 minutes. Steaks are a perfect medium-rare when the internal temperature reaches 130-135°. For medium steaks, cook a further 2-4 minutes until internal temperature reaches 140°-145°.

Step 5    Thinly slice steak and serve with vegetables over pasta, generously ladling chimichurri sauce over each dish. You may also arrange each component on a platter, and allow guests to serve themselves family style. Serve with crusty bread for dredging up every last bit of chimichurri sauce, and red wine to complement the steak!