PENNE WITH BEEF AND ARUGULA

Steps:

• Season the steak with salt and freshly ground black pepper, herbs de Provence, and minced garlic.
• In a skillet, heat 3 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat.
• Cook steak about 7 minutes per side.
• Remove the meat from pan and let it rest for 5 minutes.
• Thinly slice the steak and set aside.
• Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat.
• Add the pasta and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 8 to 10 minutes.
• Drain pasta, reserving 1/4 cup of pasta water.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, fresh herbs, and 3/4 cup olive oil.
• In a large bowl toss the pasta with half of the salad dressing and the reserved pasta water.
• Add the arugula and steak, more dressing, and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper, as needed.
• Toss and serve.