Southern Italian Beef Steak and Pasta For Two

Here's a romantic dinner to enjoy cooking and savoring together, on Valentine's Day or any time.

Prep Time:
40 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
2
Yield:
2 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • ¼ cup chopped onion

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

  • ¾ pound fresh plum tomatoes, seeded, chopped

  • ¼ teaspoon sugar

  • teaspoon salt

  • teaspoon ground nutmeg

  • teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil

  • 1 tablespoon grated Romano cheese

  • 2 (4 ounce) beef tenderloin or eye round steaks, cut 1 inch thick

  • ¾ cup (before cooking) dried penne pasta, cooked

  • 2 tablespoons grated Romano cheese

Directions

  1. Heat oil in medium saucepan over medium heat until hot. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir 4 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, sugar, salt, nutmeg and pepper; cook and stir 5 minutes. Stir in basil and 1 tablespoon cheese. Cover; remove from heat.

  2. Heat large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Place steaks in skillet; cook tenderloin steaks 10 to 13 minutes (eye round steaks about 8 to 10 minutes), turning occasionally. Season with salt and pepper.

  3. Spoon tomato sauce over pasta; sprinkle with 2 tablespoons cheese. Serve with steaks.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

394 Calories
19g Fat
30g Carbs
28g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 394
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 19g 24%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 67mg 22%
Sodium 332mg 14%
Total Carbohydrate 30g 11%
Dietary Fiber 3g 12%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 28g 55%
Vitamin C 24mg 27%
Calcium 157mg 12%
Iron 4mg 22%
Potassium 769mg 16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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