Chimichurri Steak Pasta

Ingredients:

• 1 shallot quartered

• 1 fresno chile or jalapeno

• 4 garlic cloves

• 1/2 cup red wine vinegar

• 1/2 cup cilantro

• 1/4 cup parsley

• 2 tablespoons oregano

• 2 cups beef broth

• 1/4 cup heavy cream

• 2 teaspoons salt

• 1 pound whole wheat pasta

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• 1 1/2 pounds skirt steak

Utensils:

• food processor or high speed blender

• large cast iron skillet

• large pot

• colander

• large heavy bottom skillet

• cutting board

• knife

• tongs

Instructions:

1. prepare ingredients

2. get a large pot of water on the stove over high heat and bring to a boil

3. get a large cast iron skillet on the stove over high heat and allow it to heat while you prepare the sauce

4. in a food processor add 1 quartered shallot

5. add a fresno chile to the blender

6. add 4 garlic cloves to the blender

7. add 1/2 cup red wine vinegar to the blender

8. add 1/2 cup cilantro to the blender

9. add 1/4 cup of parsley to the blender

10. add 2 tbsp of oregano to the blender

11. add 2 tsp of salt to the blender

12. add 2 cups of beef broth to the blender and blend together on high until all the vegetables are completely minced and incorporated

13. add 1 lb of whole wheat pasta to the boiling water and cook for 7-9 minutes until al dente

14. meanwhile get a large heavy bottom skillet on the stove over medium heat and pour the mixture from the blender into the pan and cook until bubbly

15. once the mixture is heated through, add 1/4 cup of heavy cream and reduce to low and allow it to simmer until the pasta is cooked

16. once the pasta is cooked, transfer it directly into the sauce and toss together until coated and heated through

17. rub the skirt steak all over with 2 tbsp of olive oil

18. sprinkle on both sides with salt and pepper and cook in the skillet over high heat for 2-3 minutes per side until medium rare

19. remove from skillet and allow it to rest for 5 minutes before slicing against the grain

When you are ready for serving serve in a bowl and top with sliced skirt steak and garnish with additional parsley if you desire.