Steak & Tomato-Basil Pasta
- 6 beef tenderloin steaks or 3 boneless beef top loin steaks, cut 1-inch thick
- 1 lb penne or 1 lb mostaccioli pasta, uncooked
- 1/3 cup fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried basil leaves, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup romano cheese or 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- Sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup onion, chopped
- 3 cloves large garlic, crushed
- 6 cups plum tomatoes, chopped (approximately 3 3/4 pounds)
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- Cook pasta according to package directions; keep warm.
- Meanwhile, in a large saucepan or Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until tender.
- Add remaining sauce ingredients.
- Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low.
- Simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Place beef steaks on grid over medium, ash-covered coals.
- Grill steaks, uncovered, 13 to 15 minutes (15 to 18 minutes for top loin steaks) for medium rare to medium doneness, turning once. Season with salt and pepper.
- Trim fat from steaks.
- (Cut top loin steaks crosswise in half.) Combine tomato sauce, basil, cheese and pasta; toss to coat. Serve steaks with pasta.
tenderloin, penne, fresh basil, romano cheese, salt, pepper, sauce, olive oil, onion, garlic, tomatoes, sugar, salt, pepper
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/steak-tomato-basil-pasta-1144 (may not work)