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Mambo Baked Feta & Cherry Tomato Pasta with Montreal Cast Iron Skillet Steak and Stovetop Broccoli

Updated: Jan 9, 2022

Steak Night with a Difference

By: Pam Smith, RDN


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Mambo Baked Feta and Cherry Tomato Pasta


Yields: 4 Servings


Ingredients

  • 2 pints (2 pounds) cherry or grape tomatoes

  • 4 cloves garlic, halved lengthwise

  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzle

  • 2 teaspoons P.S. Flavor!™ Creole Kitchen

  • 1 tablespoon P.S. Flavor!™ Mambo Italiano

  • 1 block (7 ounces) Greek feta cheese

  • Salt, for pasta water

  • 12 ounces medium-length dried pasta (reginetti, campanelle, fusilli, rotini – ideally whole grain)

  • Montreal Kitchen Cast Iron Skillet Steaks, recipe follows

  • 1/4 cup julienne of basil and fresh basil leaves, for garnish (optional)

  • Stovetop Broccoli, recipe follows


Method

  1. Position a rack in the top part of the oven and preheat oven to 425 degrees F.

  2. In a 9x13 inch baking dish, combine the tomatoes, garlic, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 1/2 teaspoons Creole Kitchen and the Mambo Italiano; toss to coat. Place the feta cheese in the center of the tomatoes mixture, top with a drizzle of olive oil, and sprinkle with remaining Creole Kitchen.

  3. Place dish in oven for 30-35 minutes, until the garlic softens and the tomatoes begin to burst their skins.

  4. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of the pasta water and then drain the pasta.

  5. When the tomatoes have begun to burst their skins, turn up the oven temperature to 450º F and bake another 10-15 minutes until the tomatoes slightly blister and char, and the feta is lightly browned.

  6. Cook Montreal Kitchen Cast Iron Skillet Steaks while oven is at 450º F following the method in the recipe below.

  7. When tomatoes have slightly blistered and charred, and feta is lightly browned, remove from oven. Mash the feta and tomatoes with a fork and mix until evenly combined. Mix the sauce with pasta and julienned basil, adding the reserved pasta water as needed if it looks a little dry. Taste and season with additional Creole Kitchen, if desired.

  8. To serve, slice steaks on a bias and serve alongside Baked Feta Pasta. Garnish with basil leaves, if desired, and add Stovetop Broccoli (or vegetable of choice).



Montreal Kitchen Cast Iron Skillet Steak


Ingredients

  • 2 8-ounce New York Strip steaks

  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

  • 2 tablespoons P.S. Flavor!™ Montreal Kitchen

Method

  1. Trim steaks of excess fat, and bring to room temperature.

  2. Bring a dry 10 to 12 inch cast iron skillet to high temperature on stovetop. Coat room temperature steaks lightly with olive oil.

  3. Rub each steak with 1 tablespoon Montreal Kitchen and immediately place in the middle of the hot, dry pan. (Add the pieces carefully so that they are not touching each other.) Cook 1 to 2 minutes without moving; turn with tongs and cook another 1 to 2 minutes.

  4. Remove from heat and place skillet into a 450º F oven. Cook an additional 7 to 8 minutes, depending on thickness of steaks and degree of doneness you prefer.

  5. When the steaks are crusty-charred and done to your liking, remove from the pan, cover loosely with aluminum foil, and let rest 5-10 minutes.


Stovetop Broccoli


Ingredients

  • 1 cup lower sodium chicken stock

  • 2 teaspoons P.S. Flavor!™ Creole Kitchen, plus extra to sprinkle on when serving

  • 12 ounces broccoli florets, washed

  • 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil


Method

  1. Add chicken stock and Creole Kitchen to a medium pot. Add broccoli and drizzle with olive oil.

  2. Cover pot partially, leaving ample escape for steam, and bring to a boil on high heat, then turn heat to medium high. Cook 7-9 minute till done. Remove from heat. Add more Creole Kitchen, to taste.



 

Pam's Pairing

Since Chianti is from a wine grape that’s high in natural acidity, the acid of the tomato & feta sauce and the acid of this wine complement each other quite nicely with their engaging “tang,” yet it can stand up well (and deliciously!) to steak.

 

Grocery List


MEAT 2 8-ounce New York Strip steaks PRODUCE 4 cloves garlic

Basil

12 ounces broccoli florets, washed

2 pints (2 pounds) cherry or grape tomatoes


DAIRY

1 block (7 ounces) Greek feta cheese


MISCELLANEOUS

12 ounces medium length dried pasta (reginetti, campanelle, fusilli, rotini- ideally whole grain)

CHECK YOUR PANTRY FOR 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

1 cup lower sodium chicken stock

Salt


P.S. FLAVOR!™ SPICES Creole Kitchen



 

Prep Sheet

EQUIPMENT Measuring cups and spoons

9x13 inch baking dish

Large pot

Medium pot with lid

Colander

Squeeze bottle (optional)

10-12 inch cast iron skillet

Chef’s knife

Cutting boards

Oven mitt/pot holder

Tongs

Meat thermometer

Tasting spoons

Serving spoons and dishes


PRE-PREPPED INGREDIENTS 4 cloves garlic, halved length-wise

2 pints cherry or grape tomatoes, washed and drained

1/4 cup julienne of basil

12 ounces broccoli florets, washed


INGREDIENTS TO HAVE READY 1 1/2 tablespoons P.S.Flavor!™ Creole Kitchen

1 1/2 tablespoons P.S.Flavor!™ Mambo Italiano

2 tablespoons P.S.Flavor!™ Montreal Kitchen

12 ounces medium length dried pasta

4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzle

1 block (7 ounces) Greek feta cheese

Salt, for pasta water

2 8-ounce New York Strip steaks

Fresh basil leaves, for garnish (optional)

1 cup lower sodium chicken stock

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