🌟Main ingredient:Flank steak
✨secondary ingredients: pasta and parmesan-cheese
⏱️Cooking time: 30 minutes
🌶️Spice level: Not spicy
👨👩👦👦Number of diners: Only me
1
lb
flank
steak
8
oz
pasta
4
cloves
garlic,
minced
1/2
cup
grated
Parmesan
cheese
2
tbsp
olive
oil
Salt
and
black
pepper
to
taste
1. Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
2. Season the flank steak with salt and black pepper on both sides.
3. Grill the flank steak for about 4-5 minutes per side for medium-rare doneness.
4. Remove the steak from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
5. Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
6. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
7. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 2 minutes until fragrant.
8. Drain the cooked pasta and add it to the skillet with garlic oil.
9. Toss the pasta to coat it evenly with the garlic oil.
10. Slice the grilled flank steak against the grain into thin strips.
11. Add the sliced steak to the skillet and toss it with the pasta.
12. Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the pasta and steak mixture.
13. Stir well to combine all the ingredients and let it cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until heated through.
14. Season with additional salt and black pepper if desired.
15. Serve the Flank Steak Pasta with Parmesan Cheese and Garlic hot as a main dish, accompanied by a side of roasted potatoes or a simple green salad.
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