Name: Pasta with Steak and Spinach
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 ounce New York strip steak (see note); 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 4 ounces of penne pasta; 1/4 cup olive oil plus 1 tablespoon, divided; 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 2 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped; 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped; 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese

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This steak pasta with spinach is a favorite summer pasta dish and an easy 30-minute recipe. Tender steak is tossed with spinach, pasta and a tangy Dijon mustard and balsamic dressing. Serve it warm, at room temperature, or cold for an easy pasta dinner.

close-up photo of a plate of steak pasta

Steak and pasta tossed together with pasta, spinach, and a tangy balsamic-mustard sauce is my idea of summer eating. It’s easy to make, you can serve it warm, at room temperature, or cold, and it’s filling without being heavy.

It’s ready in about 30 minutes, so it’s great for weeknights – especially if the weeknight in question is a warm and summery one.

Ingredients

Steak – Use a tender cut that cooks quickly. I like New York strip steak or sirloin steak. Readers have shared in the comments that tenderloin, filet mignon (fancy!), and ribeye steak are great choices, too.
Italian seasoning
Garlic powder
Salt and pepper
Penne
Olive oil
Balsamic vinegar
Dijon mustard
Spinach
Parsley
Crumbled feta cheese – if you’re not a fan of feta, grated or shredded Parmesan cheese would work well, too.

Variation: I love steak, but chicken would work great, too! Just adjust the cooking time.

How to Make the Recipe

Season the steak with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

Boil the penne until al dente.

While the pasta boils, cook the steak in a hot skillet with the olive oil until it’s seared and cooked to about medium-rare (or your desired doneness). Or you can cook it on a hot grill.

Mix the olive oil, vinegar, and mustard together in a large bowl.

Slice the steak against the grain and place it in the bowl with the sauce. Add the spinach, parsley, and cooked pasta. Toss to coat it all evenly – as you toss, the spinach will wilt a bit from the hot steak and pasta.

Garnish the steak pasta with the feta cheese, and it’s ready to serve!

Recipe Tips

The cooking time will vary based on how thick your steak is. I like to use a meat thermometer to measure the internal temperature – once it hits about 140°F I take it out of the pan and let it rest. It will continue to cook for a few minutes.
This is also a great recipe to use up leftover steak – just toss it in with the other ingredients.
I love this recipe because it’s great served warm or at room temperature. You can also pop it in the fridge for later and serve it cold. Just give it a good toss before serving it.
Leftovers will keep in the refrigerator for three to four days.

I hope you give this steak pasta a try soon! It’s a favorite at our house and perfect for a warm summer night.

Happy cooking!

overhead photo of a plate of pasta with steak and spinach

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