Indulge in the rich flavors of BBQ-grilled beef, tangy blue cheese, and vibrant pesto in this delightful penne pasta dish. A perfect blend of smokiness and freshness that will elevate your BBQ experience.
Ingredients: 1 lb beef sirloin, thinly sliced. 2 cups penne pasta. 1 cup blue cheese, crumbled. 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves. 1/3 cup pine nuts. 2 cloves garlic, minced. 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese. 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil. Salt and pepper to taste.
Instructions: Preheat the BBQ grill to medium-high heat. Season the sliced beef with salt and pepper. Grill the beef slices for 2-3 minutes per side or until cooked to your liking. Set aside. Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions. Drain and keep warm. In a food processor, combine basil, pine nuts, garlic, Parmesan cheese, and olive oil. Blend until smooth to make the pesto sauce. In a large mixing bowl, toss the cooked pasta with the pesto sauce until well coated. Top the pesto-coated pasta with grilled beef slices and crumbled blue cheese. Gently toss everything together to combine, allowing the heat to melt the blue cheese slightly. Serve the BBQ Beef and Blue Cheese Penne with Pesto warm, garnished with extra Parmesan if desired.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
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