Mediterranean pasta bake

Mediterranean Pasta Bake Recipe

Ingredients

8 oz. chickpea pasta

1 tbsp olive oil

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp black pepper, cracked

12 oz. sirloin beef, cube

3 cups spinach

1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

1 cup halved artichoke hearts, halved

1/4 cup kalamata olives, sliced

1/3 cup feta cheese, crumbled

3 tbsp red wine vinegar

3 tbsp olive oil

1 tsp ginger, minced

1/2 tsp dried basil

1/2 tsp dried oregano

1/2 tsp salt

1/8 tsp black pepper, cracked

1 cup pineapple, cube

1 cup cantaloupe, cube

1/2 cup blueberries

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 425ºF and lightly grease an 8×11 casserole dish.

Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente.

While pasta cooks, heat one tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat in a medium skillet for 2 minutes.

Season beef with salt and pepper.

Add beef to skillet and sear for 2 minutes.

Turn beef using tongs and add spinach to the skillet. Cook 2 minutes longer to wilt spinach.

Cook beef until temperature reaches 145°F for medium rare.

Drain pasta and add to the casserole dish.

Stir together ingredients for dressing.

Pour half of the dressing over warm pasta and toss to coat. Stir in steak and spinach.

Top with olives, tomatoes and kalamata olives.

Pour remaining dressing over vegetables. Top with crumbled feta cheese and bake for 12-15 minutes, until the top is lightly browned.

Divide pasta between large compartments of 4 teal meal prep containers. Add fruit salad to small compartments.