Grilled Steak with Kale Pesto Pasta and Mushrooms

Name: Grilled Steak with Kale Pesto Pasta and Mushrooms
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: European, Italian, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 bunch of Kale, washed, stems and ribs removed; 1 small bunch fresh parsley; 3 green onions, trimmed; Juice of 2 limes; 1 green Thai chili pepper, minced; 1 bulb garlic; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1/4 cup almonds, toasted; 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese (reserve 1 TBSP for breadcrumbs); 3-4 cups cremini mushrooms, cleaned and sliced; small bunch fresh thyme & small bunch fresh sage; 1/4 cup red wine; black pepper to taste; 12 oz of Top Sirloin or lean grilling steak; 1/2 tsp of garlic powder; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1/4 tsp white pepper; pinch or red pepper flake; 1/4 tsp of salt; 375 grams whole wheat pasta noodles, like spaghetini; 1 cup of pasta cooking liquid, salted, reserved; 2 stale pieces of sourdough bread; 1/2 TBSP fresh thyme (or 1/4 tsp dried); white pepper; pinch of salt; 1/2 tsp olive oil

7 steps

Prep:30minCook:15min

Updated at: Tue, 20 Aug 2024 23:08:06 GMT

Ingredients

4 servings

Instructions

For the Pesto

Step 1

Grate or finely chop garlic, combine with the juice of 1 lime, set aside and allow garlic to mellow for a minimum of 10 mins.

Step 2

Combine all ingredients, including mellowed garlic and lime juice, in a food processor. Puree ingredients into a pesto consistency. Add more olive oil to thin mixture if needed. Set aside in a heat resistant bowl.

For the Breadcrumbs

Step 3

Pulverize stale bread into crumbs, combine with spices, and add to warm pan with olive oil to toast. Once toasted, remove from heat and allow to cool slightly. Add reserved 1 TBSP of parmesan.

For the Mushrooms

Step 4

Pre-heat skillet, and once warmed, add mushrooms and brown on each side. When nearly browned throughout, add fresh herbs and pepper, and continue to cook for another 2 minutes. Add red wine and reduce until liquid is nearly all evaporated.

For the Steak

Step 5

Combine dried spices and apply generously to the steak. Grill over medium-high heat for 5-8 mins per side depending on thickness. Remove from grill, cover with tinfoil and allow to rest before thinly slicing against the grain on the bias.

For the Pasta

Step 6

Cook pasta according to package instructions to slightly less done than desired. Scoop cooked pasta from cooking liquid and add to bowl with completed kale pesto. Slowly add hot cooking liquid and stir to thoroughly combine pasta and pesto.

Step 7

Serve pasta topped with sliced steak, mushrooms, and breadcrumbs. Enjoy while warm!