Seared Steak with Summer Spaghetti
- Serves 4-5
- Prep time: 15 mins | Cooking time: 15 mins
There is something extra tasty about a fresh and flavoursome pasta. Cherry tomatoes and herbs compliment seared steak beautifully. This recipe is from Beef + Lamb New Zealand via recipes.co.nz.
Recipe by: Beef + Lamb New Zealand
Ingredients
500g Quality Mark beef sirloin
3 large handfuls baby spinach
1 punnet cherry tomato halved
1/2 cup basil pesto
The zest of 1 lemon
1/2 cup finely chopped parsley
100g crumbled feta cheese
400g spaghetti pasta cooked according to packet instructions
1 small handful of finely chopped chives
Method
Pat the steak dry, drizzle with a little oil and season with salt and pepper.
Heat a frying pan or BBQ grill over a high heat before adding the steaks.
For medium rare cook for 3-4 minutes until the underside is browned and crunchy.
Turn the steaks over and cook for another 3-4 minutes or until cooked to your liking.
Set aside on a warmed plate, cover loosely with foil and rest for 5-6 minutes before slicing across the grain.
Stir the steak, spinach, tomatoes, pesto, lemon zest, herbs and feta through the hot, cooked pasta just before serving.
If you like, add a splash of balsamic vinegar or a squeeze of lemon juice. Top with another sprinkle of feta and the chives and serve with a side of garlic bread if you wish.