Steak & Garlic Parmesan Linguini

📝 Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs eye of round steaks ((about four 1 1/2-inch steaks))
• 1 1/2 cups Italian dressing
• 1 Tbsp chopped rosemary
• 1 Tbsp lemon juice
• 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1/2 cup water
• 3 Tbsp brown sugar
• 1 Tbsp cornstarch
• 1 Tbsp COLD water
• 1 Tbsp butter
• 3 garlic cloves (minced)
• 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
• 2 cups fat-free milk
• 4 oz Neufchatel cream cheese
• 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
• 1 1/2 cups spinach (chopped or chiffonade)
• 1/3 cup green onions (chopped)
• 1/2-3/4 (13.25oz) box of whole wheat linguini

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1STEAK: Combine Italian dressing, rosemary, & lemon juice. Marinade steaks in mixture overnight in a Ziploc bag. (Can marinade 1 hour if desired, but we like to do it overnight.)
2. 2Grill steaks when your pasta & sauces are just about done: Remove steaks from marinade & grill according to desired doneness. Let rest a few minutes before slicing & placing on pasta.
3. 3BALSAMIC GLAZE: In a small saucepan heat balsamic vinegar, ½ cup water, & brown sugar until boiling. Whisk 1 Tbsp cold water & cornstarch in a small bowl to make a slurry. Once balsamic mixture is boiling add slurry & whisk until it's thick & glossy. Hold glaze on low temperature until ready to serve with steak & pasta.
4. 4ALFREDO: Make alfredo sauce by melting butter & sauteing garlic for about 30 seconds. Add flour, salt & pepper, to make a roux. Gradually whisk in milk. Let heat until boiling & thickens slightly. Remove from heat & add cream cheese & grated parmesan. Stir until cheese melts & let stand. Will thicken as it cool slightly. (*If you want to cheat & buy store bought alfredo, I find adding extra garlic, salt & pepper, makes it taste better & then you can just add the greens.)
5. 5In a separate pot, boil enough water for the pasta. Cook pasta until al dente. once pasta is cooked, add spinach & green onions to the alfredo sauce. Toss pasta with sauce.
6. 6ASSEMBLE: Place desired amount of pasta with sauce on the center of a plate.
7. 7Slice steak & fan over the top of the pasta.
8. 8Drizzle balsamic glaze on top & sprinkle with extra shredded parmesan.
9. 9Top with extra chopped green onions.
10. 10Enjoy with a side salad, breadsticks, & a bubbly drink!