45min prep: 13min cook: 32min
A fancy, flavorful meal in a flash!Notes:
- Chimichurri sauce is fresh and vibrant because it is made from fresh ingredients. Embrace all the fresh herbs in this recipe and let them work their magic.
- Swap asparagus for any vegetable like broccoli, peas, carrots or cauliflower or even a medley.
Ingredients
Produce
- Asparagus — 2 Cups
- Fresh Cilantro — 1 Cup
- Fresh Lemon Juice — 2 Teaspoons
- Fresh Oregano — 2 Tablespoons
- Fresh Parsley — 1 1⁄2 Cups
- Garlic — 3 Cloves
- Shallot — 1 Tablespoon
Meat & Seafood
- Flank Steak — 1 1⁄2 Pounds
Cheese & Lunchmeat
- Goat Cheese — 4 Ounces
- Parmesan Cheese, Grated — 1 Cup
Dairy & Eggs
- Butter, Unsalted — 2 Tablespoons
- Heavy Cream — 2⁄3 Cup
Grains & Pasta
- Shell Pasta — 1⁄2 Pound
Spice & Baking
- Black Pepper
- Crushed Red Pepper — 1 1⁄2 Teaspoons
- Kosher Salt
Condiments, Oils & Dressings
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil — 7 Tablespoons
Equipment
Kitchen Supplies
- Aluminum Foil
Appliances
- Broiler
- Food Processor
- Stove Top
Cooking Equipment
- Chef’s Knife
- Colander
- Cutting Board
- Instant-Read Thermometer, Optional
- Measuring Cups
- Measuring Spoons
- Pot, Large (4-6 QT)
- Sheet Pan
Prep Steps
- [ Chili Flank Steak with Chimichurri Sauce ] Prepare a food processor with the blade attachment.
- [ Chili Flank Steak with Chimichurri Sauce ] Smash the garlic under the side of your chef’s knife to remove the peel. Place the garlic in the food processor. Process to finely chop, then scrape down the sides of the bowl.
- [ Chili Flank Steak with Chimichurri Sauce ] Roughly chop a shallot to measure the indicated amount. Add to the food processor with the garlic.
- [ Chili Flank Steak with Chimichurri Sauce ] Add the parsley, cilantro, oregano, lemon juice and olive oil to the food processor with the garlic and shallot. Add just a pinch of crushed red pepper. Run food processor until mixture is pureed. Add salt and pepper to taste, then run food processor to combine seasoning. Transfer to a small dish, cover and refrigerate until ready to eat.
- [ Goat Cheese Pasta Alfredo with Asparagus ] Snap or cut the bottom end off each asparagus spear, then cut into 1/2 inch pieces to measure the indicated amount.
Cook Steps
- [ Chili Flank Steak with Chimichurri Sauce ] Preheat the broiler on high.
- [ Chili Flank Steak with Chimichurri Sauce ] Lightly grease a sheet pan with olive oil.
- [ Chili Flank Steak with Chimichurri Sauce ] Lay the flank steak out on the prepared sheet pan. Drizzle with olive oil and use hands to coat evenly on both sides. Season both sides with salt, pepper and the crushed red pepper.
- [ Chili Flank Steak with Chimichurri Sauce ] Place the steak under the preheated broiler. Take note of your broiler flame or coils. Position the sheet pan so the steak is best covered by the heat source. For medium rare, cook for about 10-12 minutes, or until an instant-read thermometer reads 130 degrees. Flip the steak after [5 minutes] to ensure even cooking.
- [ Goat Cheese Pasta Alfredo with Asparagus ] Fill a large pot 2/3 high with water and cover. Place over high heat. Proceed with next step as water comes to a boil.
- [ Goat Cheese Pasta Alfredo with Asparagus ] Once water is boiling, add 1 tablespoon of salt and stir in the pasta. Cook until tender but with a slight bite, about 8 minutes, or according to the package instructions. Add asparagus to the pot after [5 minutes] or when there are just 3 minutes left to cook.
- [ Chili Flank Steak with Chimichurri Sauce ] Once you remove the flank steak from the broiler, cover loosely with foil and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
- [ Goat Cheese Pasta Alfredo with Asparagus ] Set pasta pot back over medium heat. Add butter. Once melted, add heavy cream, Parmesan cheese and goat cheese. Cook until cheese is melted and sauce is smooth and well combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- [ Goat Cheese Pasta Alfredo with Asparagus ] Add pasta and asparagus to the cheese sauce. Stir to combine well, season with salt and pepper to taste, then remove from heat.
- [ Chili Flank Steak with Chimichurri Sauce ] Once the steak has rested, slice across the grain of the meat. Slice 1/2 inch thick pieces and transfer 3-4 pieces to each dinner plate. Scoop some of the chimichurri sauce onto each plate, or serve the sauce on the side. Ready to eat!
- [ Goat Cheese Pasta Alfredo with Asparagus ] Transfer goat cheese pasta Alfredo with asparagus to dinner plates. Serve warm!