Caprese Bison Sirloin Steak with Bow Tie Pasta

Name: Caprese Bison Sirloin Steak with Bow Tie Pasta
Cuisine: Western

Features:

Cuisine:

Western

Directions

Ingredients :

4 (6 ounce) bison top sirloin steaks

Salt and black pepper

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

6 ounces dried bow tie (farfalle) pasta

½ cup purchased basil pesto

2 cups halved grape tomatoes

1 cup cubed fresh mozzarella

Extra-virgin olive oil

Chopped fresh basil

Methods :

Step 1

Season bison sirloin steaks with salt and pepper. Heat the 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat in a large heavy skillet. Cook bison sirloin steaks in hot oil for 16 to 18 minutes or until an instant-read thermometer registers 145 degrees F, turning once. Top each bison steak with 1 tablespoon of the pesto. Cover skillet and let stand for 3 minutes. Remove bison sirloin steaks from skillet and thinly slice.

Step 2

Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Toss the cooked pasta, the remaining pesto, the tomatoes, and mozzarella in a large bowl. Serve with the sliced bison sirloin steaks. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with basil.