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Grilled steak, arugula and pasta salad is topped with sweet balsamic caramelized onions and fresh shaved Parmesan. I&#x27;m a sucker for a good steak salad, and this one is AWESOME!

Steak & Caramelized Onions with Arugula and Penne

lb top sirloin

kosher salt and fresh cracked pepper (to taste)

oz penne pasta

oz baby arugula

olive oil

golden balsamic

oz shaved Parmesan or Pecorino Romano cheese

red onion

white onion

paprika

tsp kosher coarse salt

golden balsamic vinegar

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.

Season steak with salt and pepper to taste.

For the caramelized onions: cut onions in half and thinly slice short end.  Add 1 tbsp olive oil to a nonstick skillet and add the onions. Add salt, paprika, and balsamic vinegar and cook on medium-low to low heat until onions are tender, transparent, and slightly brown, about 30 to 35 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside in a large work bowl and let cool.

While the pasta is cooling, heat a grill pan over high heat and spray with cooking spray or preheat the broiler to high.

Cook the steaks about 3 to 4 minutes on each side for medium rare, or longer to your desired likeness (until a thermometer inserted in the center registers 145°F for medium rare, 160°F for medium, or 165°F for well done.)

Let stand for 10 minutes, then slice into thin strips.

Add the arugula, 4 teaspoons olive oil, 1 1/2 tbsp balsamic, salt and pepper to the bowl with the pasta and toss.

Add the caramelized onions, toss well and divide between four plates, about 1 1/2 cups each. Top each with 3 oz steak and shaved Parmesan. Eat right away.

This steak pasta with spinach is an easy dinner recipe that can be served warm, at room temperature or cold. Tender steak tossed with a mustard and balsamic dressing is a delicious dinner full of flavor.

Pasta with Steak and Spinach

New York strip steak (see note)

Italian seasoning

garlic powder

salt

black pepper

penne pasta

balsamic vinegar

Dijon mustard

spinach,

fresh parsley, chopped

feta cheese

In a small bowl combine the Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Season the steak on all sides with the mixture and set aside.

Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package directions. Reserve one tablespoon of the starchy water before draining the pasta.

While the pasta cooks heat one tablespoon of olive oil in a medium-sized pan over medium heat. Cook the steak for 5-7 minutes on each side (depends on how pink you like it &#8211; 7 minutes will be barely pink). Remove the steak from the pan and leave it on a plate to rest.

In a large bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup of olive oil,  the balsamic vinegar, and mustard until it&#8217;s thickened.

Thinly slice the steak, against the grain and place it in the bowl with the dressing along with the pasta, reserved pasta water, spinach, and parsley. Toss it all together. As you toss it the spinach will wilt.

Garnish with the feta cheese and serve the pasta warm, at room temperature or you can chill it before serving. If you chill it, hold off adding the cheese until serving and give the pasta and steak a toss before serving.

I have made this twice now and it's a huge hit with my family. We had a chest freezer go out and I had to cook some steaks or lose them. I grilled, sliced then froze them. I have used those precooked frozen strips both times and it is a terrific use for them. Quick, easy and flavorful the recipe trifecta if you ask me.

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