Bocconcini & Beef Orecchiette

Beautiful orecchiette pasta is tossed with Pesto Princess Basil & Lemon Pesto and sun-dried tomatoes. It is topped with juicy beef rump slices and creamy bocconcini balls. A super easy and truly tasty dinner delight!

Bocconcini & Beef Orecchiette

with sun-dried tomato & basil pesto

4.5

Hands on Time: 10 - 25 minutes

Overall Time: 20 - 30 minutes

Ingredients:

From your kitchen:

  • Oil (cooking, olive or coconut)
  • Salt & Pepper
  • Water
  • Paper Towel
  • Butter
Photo of Bocconcini & Beef Orecchiette
  1. HASTA LA PASTA

    Bring a pot of salted water to the boil for the pasta. When the water is boiling, cook the pasta for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain on completion, reserving a cup of pasta water, and return to the pot. Toss through some olive oil to prevent sticking.

  2. PREP STEP

    While the pasta is boiling, rinse the basil. Pick the basil leaves and roughly tear. Drain and roughly chop the Sun-Dried Tomatoes. Drain and quarter the bocconcini.

  3. BASTE THE STEAK

    Place a pan over a medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the steak dry with some paper towel. When the pan is hot, sear the steak fat-side down, for 3-5 minutes until crispy. Then, fry for 2-4 minutes per side, or until cooked to your preference (this time frame may depend on the thickness of the steak). During the final 1-2 minutes, baste with a knob of butter and the rub. Remove from the pan on completion, reserving any pan juices, and allow to rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Lightly season the slices.

  4. TOSS UP

    To the pot of cooked pasta, add the pesto, the chopped Sun-Dried Tomatoes, a generous drizzle of olive oil, and ½ the torn basil leaves. Toss until fully coated. Add a splash of pasta water to loosen the sauce, if necessary. Season to taste.

  5. DIVINE, LET’S DINE!

    Plate up the loaded pasta. Top with the quartered Bocconcini Balls, the steak slices and any pan juices. Sprinkle over the remaining basil. Beautiful, Chef!

  1. HASTA LA PASTA

    Bring a pot of salted water to the boil for the pasta. When the water is boiling, cook the pasta for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain on completion, reserving a cup of pasta water, and return to the pot. Toss through some olive oil to prevent sticking.

  2. PREP STEP

    While the pasta is boiling, rinse the basil. Pick the basil leaves and roughly tear. Drain and roughly chop the Sun-Dried Tomatoes. Drain and quarter the bocconcini.

  3. BASTE THE STEAK

    Place a pan over a medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the steaks dry with some paper towel. When the pan is hot, sear the steaks fat-side down, for 3-5 minutes until crispy. Then, fry for 2-4 minutes per side, or until cooked to your preference (this time frame may depend on the thickness of the steaks). During the final 1-2 minutes, baste with a knob of butter and the rub. Remove from the pan on completion, reserving any pan juices, and allow to rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Lightly season the slices.

  4. TOSS UP

    To the pot of cooked pasta, add the pesto, the chopped Sun-Dried Tomatoes, a generous drizzle of olive oil, and ½ the torn basil leaves. Toss until fully coated. Add a splash of pasta water to loosen the sauce, if necessary. Season to taste.

  5. DIVINE, LET’S DINE!

    Plate up the loaded pasta. Top with the quartered Bocconcini Balls, the steak slices and any pan juices. Sprinkle over the remaining basil. Beautiful, Chef!

  1. HASTA LA PASTA

    Bring a pot of salted water to the boil for the pasta. When the water is boiling, cook the pasta for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain on completion, reserving a cup of pasta water, and return to the pot. Toss through some olive oil to prevent sticking.

  2. PREP STEP

    While the pasta is boiling, rinse the basil. Pick the basil leaves and roughly tear. Drain and roughly chop the Sun-Dried Tomatoes. Drain and quarter the bocconcini.

  3. BASTE THE STEAK

    Place a large pan over a medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the steaks dry with some paper towel. When the pan is hot, sear the steaks fat-side down, for 3-5 minutes until crispy. Then, fry for 2-4 minutes per side, or until cooked to your preference (this time frame may depend on the thickness of the steaks). During the final 1-2 minutes, baste with a knob of butter and the rub. Remove from the pan on completion, reserving any pan juices, and allow to rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Lightly season the slices.

  4. TOSS UP

    To the pot of cooked pasta, add the pesto, the chopped Sun-Dried Tomatoes, a generous drizzle of olive oil, and ½ the torn basil leaves. Toss until fully coated. Add a splash of pasta water to loosen the sauce, if necessary. Season to taste.

  5. DIVINE, LET’S DINE!

    Plate up the loaded pasta. Top with the quartered Bocconcini Balls, the steak slices and any pan juices. Sprinkle over the remaining basil. Beautiful, Chef!

  1. HASTA LA PASTA

    Bring a pot of salted water to the boil for the pasta. When the water is boiling, cook the pasta for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain on completion, reserving a cup of pasta water, and return to the pot. Toss through some olive oil to prevent sticking.

  2. PREP STEP

    While the pasta is boiling, rinse the basil. Pick the basil leaves and roughly tear. Drain and roughly chop the Sun-Dried Tomatoes. Drain and quarter the bocconcini.

  3. BASTE THE STEAK

    Place a large pan over a medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the steaks dry with some paper towel. When the pan is hot, sear the steaks fat-side down, for 3-5 minutes until crispy. Then, fry for 2-4 minutes per side, or until cooked to your preference (this time frame may depend on the thickness of the steaks). During the final 1-2 minutes, baste with a knob of butter and the rub. Remove from the pan on completion, reserving any pan juices, and allow to rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Lightly season the slices.

  4. TOSS UP

    To the pot of cooked pasta, add the pesto, the chopped Sun-Dried Tomatoes, a generous drizzle of olive oil, and ½ the torn basil leaves. Toss until fully coated. Add a splash of pasta water to loosen the sauce, if necessary. Season to taste.

  5. DIVINE, LET’S DINE!

    Plate up the loaded pasta. Top with the quartered Bocconcini Balls, the steak slices and any pan juices. Sprinkle over the remaining basil. Beautiful, Chef!

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the preparation time for Bocconcini & Beef Orecchiette?

The preparation time for Bocconcini & Beef Orecchiette with sun-dried tomato & basil pesto is between 10 and 25 minutes.

What is the total time required to make Bocconcini & Beef Orecchiette with sun-dried tomato & basil pesto?

The total time required to make Bocconcini & Beef Orecchiette with sun-dried tomato & basil pesto is between 20 and 30 minutes.

How many servings does Bocconcini & Beef Orecchiette provide?

4 servings

What are the main ingredients in Bocconcini & Beef Orecchiette?

Beef, Bocconcini Balls, Free-Range Beef Rump, Fresh Basil, NOMU Provençal Rub, Orecchiette Pasta, Pesto Princess Basil & Lemon Pesto, Sun-Dried Tomatoes

What is the nutritional information of Bocconcini & Beef Orecchiette?

Calories: 997, Carbs: 101 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 62 grams, Sugar: 8.8 grams, Salt: 495 grams

How do I prepare Bocconcini & Beef Orecchiette?

HASTA LA PASTA: Bring a pot of salted water to the boil for the pasta. When the water is boiling, cook the pasta for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain on completion, reserving a cup of pasta water, and return to the pot. Toss through some olive oil to prevent sticking. TOSS UP: To the pot of cooked pasta, add the pesto, the chopped sun-dried tomatoes, a generous drizzle of olive oil, and ½ the torn basil leaves. Toss until fully coated. Add a splash of pasta water to loosen the sauce, if necessary. Season to taste. DIVINE, LET’S DINE!: Plate up the loaded pasta. Top with the quartered bocconcini balls, the steak slices and any pan juices. Sprinkle over the remaining basil. Beautiful, Chef! PREP STEP: While the pasta is boiling, rinse the basil. Pick the basil leaves and roughly tear. Drain and roughly chop the sun-dried tomatoes. Drain and quarter the bocconcini. BASTE THE STEAK: Place a pan over a medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the steaks dry with some paper towel. When the pan is hot, sear the steaks fat-side down, for 3-5 minutes until crispy. Then, fry for 2-4 minutes per side, or until cooked to your preference (this time frame may depend on the thickness of the steaks). During the final 1-2 minutes, baste with a knob of butter and the rub. Remove from the pan on completion, reserving any pan juices, and allow to rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Lightly season the slices.

What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Bocconcini & Beef Orecchiette?

Beef, Bocconcini Balls, Free-Range Beef Rump, Fresh Basil, NOMU Provençal Rub, Orecchiette Pasta, Pesto Princess Basil & Lemon Pesto, Sun-Dried Tomatoes

How many calories does Bocconcini & Beef Orecchiette have?

997 calories

How much fat content does Bocconcini & Beef Orecchiette have?

grams

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