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Italy's Steak Pizzaiola

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Time: 1 hour 5 minutes

Yield: 2 servings

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If you are looking for something special to make for that special someone, this special dish is especially for you! Italy's Steak Pizzaiola is the perfect pairing for a special evening meal. When two thick steaks are simmering side-by-side in a tantalizing tomato sauce, well, things are about to get a little saucy and delicious around the kitchen. Italy's Steak Pizzaiola will whisk you away to the beautiful Italian countryside for the evening. A special steak dish with your special person.

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Ingredients

  • For the tomato sauce:
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 5 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon red chili flakes
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 (28-ounce) jar tomato sauce
  • 2 tablespoons fresh basil, minced, can substitute 2 teaspoons dried basil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh oregano, minced, can substitute 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • For the pizzaiola:
  • 2 (1/2-3/4-inch-thick) steaks, such as rib-eye
  • salt, to taste
  • black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 cup white wine
  • fresh parsley leaves, to taste, for garnish

Directions

Step 1 -In a large pot over medium-high heat, add 3 tablespoons of the olive oil.

Step 2 -Add the garlic and the red chili flakes to the heated oil and cook, about 1-2 minutes.

Step 3 -Add the tomato paste to the garlic-chili flake mixture and cook, about 4-5 minutes.

Step 4 -Decrease the heat to medium-low. Add the tomato sauce, the basil, and the oregano to the sauce mixture and simmer, about 40-45 minutes.

Step 5 -Season both sides of the steaks with the salt and the black pepper.

Step 6 -In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the remaining olive oil.

Step 7 -Add the seasoned steaks to the heated oil and sear, about 2-3 minutes per side.

Step 8 -Transfer the seared steaks to a plate and cover to keep them warm.

Step 9 -In the same skillet, add the white wine and use a wooden spoon to loosen the browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Cook until the wine reduces, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 10 -Add the sauce mixture to the white wine mixture and stir to combine. Cook, about 5 minutes.

Step 11 -Add the seared steaks to the sauce and cook until the beef reaches an internal temperature of at least 135 degrees F for medium-rare doneness, about 4-6 minutes per side.

Step 12 -Serve the steaks topped with the sauce and garnished with the fresh parsley.

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