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title: Silky Sicilian Penne & Sirloin Steak
source:
  name: HelloFresh
  url: https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/silky-sicilian-penne-and-sirloin-steak-6984e80660fdaa1d8555e13c
servings: 2
prep time: 10 minutes
cook time: 20 minutes
time required: 30 minutes
difficulty: Easy
allergens: [Milk, Wheat]
tags: [Easy Prep, Pasta, Italian, Quick, Umami]
rating: 4.5
rating_count: 7
source_chef: Recipe Development Team
review_highlights: [{theme: Flavor, text: Earthy mushroom umami sauce}, {theme: Ease, text: Simple reliable weeknight dinner}]
image: "https://images.recipes.furrysalamander.com/silky-sicilian-penne-sirloin-steak.avif"
---
@salt{1%tsp} into #large pot{} of water. Bring to a boil. Wash and dry produce.

Heat @olive oil{1%tbsp} in #large pan{} over medium-high heat. Add @zucchini{1%unit}(sliced); season with salt and @black pepper{1%tsp}. Cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and softened ~{5%minutes}. Transfer to a plate.

Heat remaining olive oil in pan over medium-high heat. Add @cremini mushrooms{8%oz}(sliced) and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and slightly crispy ~{6%minutes}. Transfer to plate.

Once water is boiling, add @penne pasta{8%oz} to pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente ~{10%minutes}. Drain, reserving pasta water.

While penne cooks, heat @butter{½%tbsp} and a drizzle of olive oil in pan over medium-high heat. Add @grape tomatoes{1%cup}(halved) and season with @italian seasoning{1%tsp}, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring, until tomatoes are softened ~{3%minutes}. Stir in @mushroom stock concentrate{1%unit} dissolved in 2 tbsp water.

Add zucchini, mushrooms, and drained penne to pan; stir to combine. Stir in @butter{1%tbsp} until melted. TIP: If necessary, add more pasta cooking water a splash at a time until penne is coated in a creamy sauce.

Sear @sirloin steak{12%oz} in a clean pan with a drizzle of olive oil over high heat ~{3%minutes} per side for medium-rare. Rest ~{5%minutes} before slicing.

Divide pasta between plates. Top with sliced steak, @crème fraîche{2%tbsp}, @parmesan cheese{¼%cup}, @chives{2%tbsp}(chopped), and @lemon{1%unit}(zested and juiced). Serve immediately.