ADVERTISEMENT

​Make this meat lover’s pasta tonight

This pasta dish is a new way to combine the greatest things in life: Steak and carbs.

flank steak pasta

It’s a twist on meat and potatoes that’s just as easy to whip up after work. And it provides 33 grams of protein to keep you satisfied and boost your muscle gains. Really, why has no one thought of this sooner?

What you'll need:

4 oz. cavatappi pasta

ADVERTISEMENT

½ cup sun dried tomatoes in olive oil

1 garlic clove

¼ cup flat leaf parsley, chopped

2 Tbsp. basil leaves, chopped

2 tsp. red wine vinegar

ADVERTISEMENT

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

8 oz. flank steak

Parmesan cheese for garnish

How to make it:

1. Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente, reserving ½ cup cooking water. Meanwhile, in a food processor, pulse together tomatoes and garlic. Scrape down sides, add parsley, basil, and vinegar and pulse until combined. Toss warm pasta with ¾ of the tomato mixture, adding some of the pasta cooking water to thin, if needed.

ADVERTISEMENT

2. Heat a grill pan over medium heat. Season steak with salt and pepper, grill until medium, about 4 minutes on each side. Spread remaining tomato mixture on one side of the steak and rest for 5 minutes. Thinly slice steak and serve atop the pasta, with a sprinkle parmesan cheese. Serves 2

Nutrition Information (per serving): 516 calories, 33 g protein, 49 g carbs, 4 g fiber, 2 g sugar, 21 g fat, 6 g sat fat, 259 mg sodium

JOIN OUR PULSE COMMUNITY!

Unblock notifications in browser settings.
ADVERTISEMENT

Eyewitness? Submit your stories now via social or:

Email: eyewitness@pulse.ng

Recommended articles

The largest snake in the world Ana Julia is dead — unknown gunmen suspected

The largest snake in the world Ana Julia is dead — unknown gunmen suspected

10 sexual benefits of watermelon for men and women

10 sexual benefits of watermelon for men and women

8 sexual benefits of ginger for men and women

8 sexual benefits of ginger for men and women

10 Sex Positions for Super-Deep Penetration

10 Sex Positions for Super-Deep Penetration

What It Feels Like to Use a Butt Plug While Masturbating

What It Feels Like to Use a Butt Plug While Masturbating

11 Ways Men Can Make Their Orgasms Even Better

11 Ways Men Can Make Their Orgasms Even Better

10 latest senator styles for men

10 latest senator styles for men

Why You Should Try Anal Fingering Before Having Anal Sex

Why You Should Try Anal Fingering Before Having Anal Sex

5 Sex Positions to Stimulate Her G-Spot

5 Sex Positions to Stimulate Her G-Spot

Dr Akpa Chidinma of Curvy Girl Essentials champions inclusivity in beauty standards

Dr Akpa Chidinma of Curvy Girl Essentials champions inclusivity in beauty standards

Pocketwatching in Relationships: What it is and how to deal with it

Pocketwatching in Relationships: What it is and how to deal with it

Money or love? Which is the most important in relationships, according to science?

Money or love? Which is the most important in relationships, according to science?

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT