Lemon Pepper Beef Cube Pasta

Instructions

1. 1

   Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the whole wheat penne pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

2. 2

   While the pasta is cooking, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef sirloin cubes and season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Sear the beef on all sides until browned and cooked to your desired doneness, about 4-5 minutes. Remove the beef from the skillet and set aside.

3. 3

   In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.

4. 4

   Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, along with the lemon zest and juice. Toss to combine and heat through for 1-2 minutes.

5. 5

   Return the beef cubes to the skillet. Add the remaining black pepper and salt. Toss everything together until well combined and heated through.

6. 6

   Remove from heat and sprinkle with chopped parsley.

7. 7

   Serve immediately, garnished with extra lemon zest or parsley if desired.