Boil water and then add salt. Toss in you pasta of choice. Cook 10 mins.
In the meantime, take your room temp steak, pat it dry, drizzle light olive oil on each side, and season how you. I used the Montreal steak seasoning. Heat a medium pan and toss in slight ghee. Cook the steak about 3 mins on each side (mine was 1 inch thick). Slice some garlic and then add some salted butter, baste the steak about 1 1/2 mins, cover with lid and set aside to cool down.
Drain the pasta and leave about 1/8 pasta water. Toss in your favorite jarred marinara sauce. I used the garlic basil prego. Add in extra seasoning if like, I did and added bout 1/2-1 tsp each of garlic and onion powder, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, herbs de Provence. And a dash of Sriracha. Toss in cheese and plate along with the slicked steak.
Side sauce: 1 tbs sriracha with 1/2 tsb sambuk chili sauce
... Read moreCooking a hearty pasta steak dinner at home can be incredibly rewarding, both in taste and the joy of preparing a special meal for yourself or loved ones. Beyond the simple boiling of pasta and seasoning your steak with Montreal steak seasoning as described, one useful tip I discovered is letting the steak rest for at least 5 minutes after cooking to lock in juices even more effectively. This helps the meat become tender and flavorful.
I also recommend experimenting with pasta water. Keeping about an eighth of a cup of the starchy, salted cooking water allows the sauce to better cling to the noodles, enhancing the overall texture and flavor. Adding extra seasonings like garlic and onion powder, Italian herbs, and a dash of red pepper flakes can elevate a simple jarred marinara sauce into something that tastes homemade.
For those who enjoy some heat, blending sriracha with sambal chili sauce for a side dipping sauce is a fantastic complement to the savory steak and pasta. Garlic bread, toasted until golden, provides a crunchy contrast and is a classic side that rounds out the meal perfectly.
From my experience, cooking the steak in a pan with a little ghee and basting it with butter and sliced garlic adds a rich, aromatic flavor that’s hard to beat. Covering the steak to let it rest also finishes cooking the interior gently.
Overall, this pasta steak dinner offers a balanced combination of carbs and protein, and it’s customizable to your preferred spice levels and seasoning choices. It’s a great recipe for any home cook looking to serve an easy yet impressive meal on a weekend night.