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.
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.
