Congratulations to Heather Smith for Winning the 2009 Cookoff

Penne With Beef and Arugula

My family and friends love this dish. It is easy even for the basic cook and is perfect for sharing!

SERVINGS 4
COOK TIME 20 min
PREP TIME 10 min

Ingredients:

2 tbsp FRENCH'S® Dijon Mustard

1 lb Penne

1 lb New York Strip steak

1 tsp herbs de Provence

1 tsp minced garlic

3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

1/4 cup balsamic vinegar

2 cup arugula

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp pepper

Directions:

Season the steak with salt, pepper, herbs de Provence, and minced garlic. In a skillet, heat 3 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat. Cook steak about 7-9 minutes each side Remove the meat from pan and let it rest for at least 5 minutes Slice the steak Cook pasta until al dente Drain pasta, reserving 1/4 cup of pasta water In a bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and 3/4 cup olive oil. In a large bowl, toss the pasta with one half the salad dressing and the reserved pasta water. Toss together the pasta, arugula, and steak. Add more dressing, and season with salt and pepper to taste

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