Quick Greek Pasta Salad with Steak

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This quick Greek pasta salad with steak is a fast, unique, and healthy meal that will liven up your taste buds!

Submitted by Polo
Updated on November 18, 2024
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 8 ounces whole wheat penne pasta

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided

  • 1 (1 pound) beef rib-eye steak

  • ¼ cup chopped shallots

  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic

  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce

  • 1 cup chopped fresh spinach

  • ½ cup sun-dried tomato pesto

  • ½ cup sliced black olives

  • ½ cup crumbled feta cheese

  • 3 tablespoons sunflower kernels

  • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley

  • 1 teaspoon chopped basil

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain, toss with olive oil, and keep warm.

  2. Meanwhile, melt 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add rib-eye; sear on both sides until rosy-pink in the center, 7 to 10 minutes depending on thickness. Transfer steak to a cutting board; cut into bite-sized pieces.

  3. Melt remaining 1 tablespoon butter in the same skillet. Add shallots and garlic; cook until fragrant, 5 to 10 seconds. Return steak to the skillet; cook to desired doneness, about 5 minutes more. Stir in soy sauce; cook until evaporated, 3 to 5 seconds.

  4. Off heat, stir in spinach, pesto, olives, feta cheese, sunflower kernels, parsley, and basil; transfer to a large bowl. Add pasta; toss and serve.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

579 Calories
35g Fat
45g Carbs
25g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 579
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 35g 45%
Saturated Fat 13g 63%
Cholesterol 73mg 24%
Sodium 710mg 31%
Total Carbohydrate 45g 16%
Dietary Fiber 8g 28%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 25g 49%
Vitamin C 5mg 5%
Calcium 157mg 12%
Iron 4mg 22%
Potassium 350mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.