Pasta Recipe: Mediterranean Steak & Pasta with Tomato-Olive Sauce

Mediterranean Steak & Pasta with Tomato-Olive Sauce

Ingredients:

• 4 beef round (sirloin) tip center steaks, cut 3/4-inch thick (about 6-ounces each)
• 8 ounces uncooked fettuccine
• 1 (26-ounce) jar pasta sauce with olives
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves, crushed
• 1/4 cup finely shredded Italian cheese blend or mozzarella cheese
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh Italian parsley (flat leaf parsley)

Cooking Procedures:

1. Cook fettuccine according to package directions; drain and keep warm.
2. Heat large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Place beef steaks in skillet; cook 11 to 13 minutes for medium rare doneness, turning twice. (Do not overcook.) Remove from skillet; keep warm.
3. Combine pasta sauce and oregano in same skillet; heat until hot.
4. Return steaks to skillet; turn to coat with sauce.
5. Place steaks on fettuccine; spoon sauce over all. Sprinkle steaks with cheese, allowing cheese to melt. Sprinkle with parsley.

Makes 6 servings.