Seared Steak with Summer Spaghetti
Cherry Tomato, Spinach and Pesto Pasta
4 - 5
Serves
15 mins
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
Recipe author
Beef + Lamb New Zealand
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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Low Sodium
High Protein
Low Carb
Ingredients
500g Quality Mark beef sirloin
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3 cups baby spinach
250g cherry tomatoes
halved
½ cup basil pesto
1 lemon
zest only
½ cup parsley
finely chopped
100g feta cheese
i
crumbled
400g spaghetti pasta
cooked according to packet instructions
⅓ cup chives
finely chopped
Method
To Sear Steak
To Serve
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.
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4
Turn the steaks over and cook for another 3-4 minutes or until cooked to your liking.
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5
Set aside on a warmed plate, cover loosely with foil and rest for 5-6 minutes before slicing across the grain.
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Nutrition Information per Serving (215g)
Percentage daily intakes are based on an average adult diet of 8700 kJ (2100 kilocalories).
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1137 kJ (271 kcal)
Protein
29.1g
Total Fat
16.1g
Saturated Fat
7g
Carbs
2.4g
Sugars
1.9g
Sodium
478mg
Iron*
3.3mg
* Percentage of recommended daily intake (Aust/NZ)
