Red And Green Recipe: Green Penne With Basil-Spinach Pistou, Roasted Cherry Tomatoes, And Filet Recipe

Name: Red And Green Recipe: Green Penne With Basil-Spinach Pistou, Roasted Cherry Tomatoes, And Filet
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pint of cherry tomatoes; 3/4 pound of beef filet; 1 pound of spinach penne rigate; 2 cups of baby spinach, plus 1 cup, packed; 1 cup of basil, packed; 1 clove of garlic; 1/2 cup of toasted pine nuts; 1/2 cup of olive oil, plus 2 tablespoons, separated; 2 tablespoons heavy cream; Pecorino Romano to taste

Servings: persons

1 pint of cherry tomatoes
3/4 pound of beef filet
1 pound of spinach penne rigate
2 cups of baby spinach, plus 1 cup, packed
1 cup of basil, packed
1 clove of garlic
1/2 cup of toasted pine nuts
1/2 cup of olive oil, plus 2 tablespoons, separated
2 tablespoons heavy cream
Pecorino Romano to taste

1
Preheat the oven to 425u00b0F and bring a large pot of water to boil.
2
Toss the tomatoes on a baking sheet with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast for 20 minutes at 425u00b0F.
3
Season the filet with salt and pepper, liberally, on both sides. Heat a saute pan on high until it is very hot, quickly add 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and sear the steak, 6 minutes on each side. Put it aside to rest.
4
When the water is boiling, salt the water, and cook the green penne to al dente.
5
Meanwhile, make the pesto. Put the 1 cup of basil, 2 cups of spinach, pine nuts, garlic, salt, and pepper into the food processor and pulse to break it down. Run the machine, and stream in 1/2 cup of olive oil.
6
Slice the steak into 1-inch cubes. Julienne 1 cup of spinach. Put the tomatoes, steak, spinach, pesto, and cream in the bottom of large bowl. Drain the pasta from the water, and toss, adding a couple of spoonfuls of pasta water if the sauce needs thinning.
7
Grate Pecorino Romano down over the top of the hot pasta.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pint of cherry tomatoes, 3/4 pound of beef filet, 1 pound of spinach penne rigate, 2 cups of baby spinach, plus 1 cup, packed, and more.

Yes, Red And Green Recipe: Green Penne With Basil-Spinach Pistou, Roasted Cherry Tomatoes, And Filet falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Red And Green Recipe: Green Penne With Basil-Spinach Pistou, Roasted Cherry Tomatoes, And Filet

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