1 ½lbseye of round steaks , (about four 1 ½-inch steaks)
1 ½cupsItalian dressing
1Tbspchopped rosemary
1Tbsplemon juice
Balsamic Glaze:
½cupbalsamic vinegar
½cupwater
3Tbspbrown sugar
1Tbspcornstarch
1TbspCOLD water
Alfredo:
1Tbspbutter
3garlic cloves, minced
2Tbspall-purpose flour
1tspsalt
¼tspground black pepper
2cupsfat-free milk
4ozNeufchatel cream cheese
1cupfreshly grated parmesan cheese
1 ½cupsspinach, chopped or chiffonade
⅓cupgreen onions, chopped
½-¾(13.25oz) box of whole wheat linguini
Instructions
STEAK: 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.)
Grill 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.
BALSAMIC 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.
ALFREDO: 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.)
In 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.
ASSEMBLE: Place desired amount of pasta with sauce on the center of a plate.
Slice steak & fan over the top of the pasta.
Drizzle balsamic glaze on top & sprinkle with extra shredded parmesan.
Top with extra chopped green onions.
Enjoy with a side salad, breadsticks, & a bubbly drink!