Seared steak with summer spaghetti

Cherry tomato, spinach and pesto pasta

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Serves

4 - 5

Prep Time

15 mins

Cook Time

15 mins

We will happily eat pasta all year round, but there is something extra tasty about summer pasta. The fresh tomatoes and herbs complement the seared steak beautifully.

We will happily eat pasta all year round, but there is something extra tasty about summer pasta. The fresh tomatoes and herbs complement the seared steak beautifully.

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Ingredients

  • 500g Quality Mark beef sirloini

  • 3 cups baby spinach

  • 250g cherry tomatoes

    halved
  • ½ cup basil pesto

  • 1 lemon

    zest only
  • ½ cup parsley

    finely chopped
  • 100g feta cheesei

    crumbled
  • 400g spaghetti pasta

    cooked according to packet instructions
  • ⅓ cup chives

    finely chopped

Method

To Sear Steak
1

Pat the steak dry, drizzle with a little oil and season with salt and pepper.

2

Heat a frying pan or BBQ grill over a high heat before adding the steaks.

3

For medium rare cook for 3-4 minutes until the underside is browned and crunchy.

4

Turn the steaks over and cook for another 3-4 minutes or until cooked to your liking.

5

Set aside on a warmed plate, cover loosely with foil and rest for 5-6 minutes before slicing across the grain.

To Serve
1

Stir the steak, spinach, tomatoes, pesto, lemon zest, herbs and feta through the hot, cooked pasta just before serving.

2

If you like, add a splash of balsamic vinegar or a squeeze of lemon juice.

3

Top with another sprinkle of feta and the chives.

4

Serve with a side of garlic bread if you wish.

Nutrition Information per Serving (312g)

This nutrition analysis is based on 5 serves.

Energy2498kJ (597 kcal)
Protein37.7g
Total Fat24.0g
Saturated Fat6.9g
Carbohydrate54.1g
Dietary Fibre6.1g
Sodium362mg
Iron4.4mg
Zinc4.9mg
Vitamin B120.7µg