Spaghetti with Beef, Smoked Almonds, and Basil

• 1 pound beef tenderloin steaks (see Cooks Note)
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 2 teaspoons herbes de Provence
• 1/4 cup olive oil, plus more for drizzling
• 1 pound spaghetti pasta
• 1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 2 packed cups fresh basil leaves plus 1/4 cup chopped
• 1 garlic clove, chopped
• 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
• 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
• 3/4 cup chopped smoked almonds
• 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

1. Place an oven rack in the upper third of the oven and preheat the oven to 450F.
2. Place the steaks on a rimmed baking sheet and season with salt and pepper.
3. Sprinkle the herbes de Provence on both sides of the steaks and drizzle with olive oil.
4. Roast for 10 to 12 minutes for medium.
5. Let the steaks rest for 10 minutes on a cutting board.
6. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat.
7. Add the pasta and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender but still firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes.
8. In a food processor, combine the tomatoes and their juices with 2 cups basil leaves, the garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, and the 1/4 cup olive oil.
9. Process until the mixture is coarsely chopped.
10. Drain the pasta, reserving about 1 cup of the pasta water.
11. Transfer the cooked pasta to a large serving bowl.
12. Add the tomato mixture and smoked almonds and toss well.
13. If needed, thin out the sauce with a little pasta water and season with salt and pepper.
14. Garnish with the Parmesan cheese and chopped basil.
15. Slice the steaks 1/4 inch thick and serve alongside the pasta.
16. You are looking for steaks that are 1 inch thick.
17. If you dont want to turn on the oven, the steaks can be grilled over medium-high heat in a preheated grill pan or on a gas or charcoal grill for about 5 minutes on each side.

tenderloin, salt, herbes, olive oil, pasta, tomatoes, fresh basil, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, almonds, parmesan cheese

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/spaghetti-with-beef-smoked-almonds-and-basil-386860 (may not work)