Quick Greek Pasta Salad with Steak

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One quick, unique and healthy meal that will liven up your taste buds!

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces whole wheat penne pasta

  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

  • 1 tablespoon butter

  • 1 (1 pound) beef rib eye steak

  • 1 tablespoon butter

  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic

  • ¼ cup chopped shallots

  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce

  • ½ cup sun-dried tomato pesto

  • ½ cup sliced black olives

  • 1 cup chopped fresh spinach

  • 1 teaspoon basil

  • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley

  • ½ cup crumbled feta cheese

  • 3 tablespoons sunflower kernels

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente. When cooked, drain, then toss with olive oil, and keep warm.

  2. Meanwhile, melt 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the rib-eye on both sides until rosy-pink in the center, 7 to 10 minutes depending on thickness. Remove steak from skillet and cut into bite-size pieces. Melt the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter in the skillet, and stir in the garlic and shallots. Cook 5 to 10 seconds until fragrant, then return the steak to the pan and cook for another 5 minutes or to desired doneness. Stir in the soy sauce, and cook a few seconds longer, allowing it to evaporate.

  3. Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the sun-dried tomato pesto, olives, spinach, basil, parsley, feta cheese and sunflower kernels. Toss with the pasta in a large bowl and serve.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

579 Calories
35g Fat
45g Carbs
25g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 579
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 35g 45%
Saturated Fat 13g 63%
Cholesterol 73mg 24%
Sodium 710mg 31%
Total Carbohydrate 45g 16%
Dietary Fiber 8g 28%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 25g 49%
Vitamin C 5mg 5%
Calcium 157mg 12%
Iron 4mg 22%
Potassium 350mg 7%

* 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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