This Creamy Tomato Orzo with Seared Steak Is Definitely Movi

• total time: 9 minutes

Ingredients

steaks of choice (I used sirloin filets)

salt & pepper

olive oil

shallot

sliced grape tomatoes

garlic

2 tbsp tomato paste

2 cups orzo

3 cups beef broth

1 cup heavy cream

2 tbsp butter

chopped parsley

red pepper flakes

spinach

grated romano or parmesan

Directions

pat steaks dry with paper towel and season both sides with salt

heat olive oil in a cast iron pan on medium/high heat

sear steaks on all sides until outsides get crispy brown

melt butter in pan and add in chopped parsley

spoon butter and parsley over steaks, until desired pinkness is achieved

remove steaks from pan & rest

in another pan, heat olive oil and sauté diced shallot and sliced grape tomatoes

add in garlic and tomato paste, stir, and cook for 1 minute

add orzo to pan and toast for 1 minute

pour in beef broth and heavy cream, and bring to a boil

cover with a lid, lower heat, and simmer 5-10 minutes until orzo is al dente

remove lid and add in salt & pepper, red pepper flakes, and a handful of chopped spinach

slice steak and serve over orzo, topping with grated romano and more fresh parsley