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Quick Healthy Steak Penne with Zucchini

A lighter creamy dinner made with tender sirloin, al dente pasta, fresh zucchini, and a light Parmesan sauce, all in one pan.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 12 ounces Sirloin steak, thinly sliced
  • 8 ounces Penne pasta
  • 2 medium Zucchini, diced
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, finely grated
  • 1 cup Milk
  • 1 cup Low-sodium broth
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon Black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil

Instructions

  1. Boil a large pot of salted water.
  2. Cook the penne according to the package instructions until al dente.
  3. Drain the pasta thoroughly and set it aside.
  4. Slice the sirloin thinly against the grain.
  5. Season the steak evenly with salt and black pepper.
  6. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  7. Add the seasoned steak to the hot skillet.
  8. Cook the steak for 4 to 5 minutes until browned and cooked through.
  9. Remove the steak from the skillet and set it aside.
  10. Add the diced zucchini to the same skillet.
  11. Cook the zucchini for 2 to 3 minutes until tender.
  12. Pour the milk and broth into the skillet with the zucchini.
  13. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
  14. Add the cooked penne to the simmering skillet.
  15. Return the cooked steak to the skillet.
  16. Mix the pasta, steak, zucchini, and sauce until evenly combined.
  17. Sprinkle the Parmesan over the mixture.
  18. Stir gently until the cheese melts into the sauce.
  19. Serve the pasta warm.

Notes

For best results, use freshly grated Parmesan and keep the sauce at a gentle simmer.

  • Author: jayne
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American-Italian
  • Diet: Healthy

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 520
  • Sugar: 7g
  • Sodium: 590mg
  • Fat: 17g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 57g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 34g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg

Keywords: steak, penne, zucchini, creamy pasta, healthy dinner