STEAK AND PASTA RECIPES ITALIAN RECIPES

Steps:

• 1. Place beef strips in sealed container with Italian dressing. Marinate in refrigerator 4 hours or overnight. Remove steak strips from marinade and discard marinade.
• 2. Prepare pasta according to package directions.
• 3. Meanwhile, heat olive oil in large skillet over medium heat. Saute garlic, zucchini, squash and mushrooms 5 minutes or until tender.
• 4. Add tomatoes, basil, red pepper flakes if desired and steak. Cook 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• 5. Toss with pasta and top with Parmesan cheese.

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes.
• Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Saute pepper, onion, and garlic for 3 minutes. Add steak and Italian seasoning. Saute until steak begins to firm and is hot and slightly pink in the center, 7 to 10 minutes more. Add remaining olive oil. Drain penne and mix into the skillet.
• Melt butter in a saucepan over low heat. Whisk in flour; continue cooking and stirring until a paste forms, about 2 minutes. Add evaporated milk and garlic, stirring constantly until sauce is homogenous. Add Cheddar cheese and Gouda cheese by handfuls; continue stirring until completely melted, about 5 minutes. Remove sauce from heat and drizzle over the pasta.