Shelly's Recipe

SIRLOIN STEAK AND PASTA SALAD

Category: Pasta Salads

2 cups uncooked penne or mostaccioli
1/4 pound green beans, trimmed
1 (3/4-LB) boneless sirloin steak, trimmed
1 tbsp garlic-pepper blend
1 1/2 cups thinly sliced red onion and red bell pepper
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
3 tbsp Dijon mustard
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 tsp extravirgin olive oil
1 tsp bottled minced garlic
1/4 tsp salt and pepper
1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese

Preheat broiler. While the broiler preheats, bring 3 quarts water to a boil in a large Dutch oven. Add pasta; cook 5 1/2 minutes. Add beans, and cook 3 minutes or until pasta is done. Drain and rinse with cold water. Drain well.

Sprinkle steak with the garlic-pepper blend. Place on a broiler pan; broil 3 inches from heat 10 minutes or until desired degree of doneness, turning after 5 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes. Cut steak diagonally across grain into thin slices.

Combine onion and next 8 ingredients (onion through black pepper) in a large bowl. Add pasta mixture and beef slices; toss well to coat. Sprinkle with cheese. Serves 4