Beefsteak Pasta Salad

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 8 -12 ounces round steaks or 8 -12 ounces sirloin steaks
• 1/2 teaspoon olive oil or 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons orange juice
• 1 teaspoon black pepper, coarse ground
• 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic
• 1/4 teaspoon powdered ginger
• 2 tablespoons green onions, chopped
• 3 cups dry pasta (bite-sized, photo on website used penne)
• 2 tablespoons italian dressing, base
• 1 tablespoon water
• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar or 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

Recipe

• 1 slice steak across the grain into bite-sized pieces. whisk together soy sauce, orange juice, pepper, garlic, ginger, and green onions. toss beef to coat, then refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (can be prepared 1 day in advance).
• 2 bring 2 quarts water to boil, add pasta, and cook 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• 3 while pasta is cooking, mix italian dressing base with water, let stand 5 minutes. whisk in oil and vinegar then toss with the cooked pasta in a large bowl. let stand.
• 4 heat a heavy skillet over high heat; add the oil. remove beef from marinade, add to the pan and sear until browned (6-8 minutes). stir while cooking. liquid will start to come out of the beef; keep cooking and stirring until it has reabsorbed into the beef.
• 5 toss pasta again to coat with dressing, add steak, and toss to combine.
• 6 great eaten warm, or refrigerate until ready, then bring to room temperature until ready.