Texas Beef Council

Red Pepper Pesto Beef Sirloin & Pasta Italian

Servings
   Serves 4

Prep Time
   15 minutes

Cook Time
   20 minutes

Cooking Methods
   Grilling
   Broiling

Beef Type
   Sirloin


Ingredients

  • 1 boneless beef top sirloin, cut 1-inch thick (about 1-1/2 lbs.)
  • 10 ounces uncooked angel har or linguine pasta
  • 1 cup jarred roasted red peppers (12 ounces) drained, divided
  • 4 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese, divided
  • 3/4 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1/3 cup lightly packed fresh basil leaves
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • salt and pepper

Instructions

Place 3/4-cup roasted red peppers, walnuts, basil leaves, 3 Tbsp. Parmesan and garlic in food processor or blender. Cover; process until smooth. With motor running, slowly add oil through opening in cover. Season with salt and pepper as desired.

Place steak on grid over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill, uncovered 17-21 minutes for medium-rare to medium doneness. About 5 minutes before steak is done, brush each side with 1 Tbsp. pesto sauce.

Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Keep warm.

Carve steak into thin slices. Toss pasta with remaining pesto in large bowl. Arrange pasta and beef on platter. Dice remaining red peppers and sprinkle on top along with remaining 1 Tbsp. Parmesan. Garnish with basil sprigs if desired.