====== Steak Fettuccine ====== ==== Ingredients ==== * 12oz fettuccine, fresh if possible * 1 lb sirloin steak * 2 tbps oil * 2 tbps butter * 2 cloves garlic, minced * 2 tbsp all-purpose flour * 2 cups milk, whole * 0.5 cups parmesan cheese * 1 tbsp freshly chopped parsley * 1.5 cups halved cherry tomato * 4 cups baby spinach * 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar ==== Directions ==== - Simmer balsamic vinegar for 10 minutes to create glaze while preparing mise en place - In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining. Return pasta to pot. - Coat both sides of steak with oil and season generously with salt and pepper. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook steak to desired doneness, 4 minutes per side for medium-rare. Transfer to a plate to let rest for 10 minutes. Thinly slice steak. - In skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until softened and fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Whisk in flour and cook 1 minute more, then slowly add milk, whisking to break up lumps, and simmer until thickened, 5 minutes. Add Parmesan and parsley and season with salt and pepper. Add tomatoes and cook until bursting, 2 to 3 minutes. - Add cooked pasta and 1/4 cup reserved pasta water to skillet and toss to combine, adding more pasta water as needed. Add spinach and toss until wilted. - Serve to plates, then top with sliced steak and drizzle with balsamic glaze.