Fettuccine with Steak and Zucchini

Fettuccine with Steak and Zucchini

Prep: 10 min, Cook: 15 min.

* 1 lb. fettuccine or other pasta
* 1 Tbs. unsalted butter
* 2 Tbs. olive oil
* 3/4 lb. onions, thinly sliced
* 4 cloves garlic, minced
* 3/4 lb. zucchini, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
* 1 tsp. basil, or 1/3 cup fresh, chopped
* 1 lb. round steaks or top sirloin, thinly sliced across the grain
* 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Cook fettuccine in boiling salted water until al dente. Drain. Returnpasta to saucepan. Toss with butter and keep warm. Heat oil in a heavynonstick skillet over medium high heat. Sauté onions 2-3 minutes,stirring frequently. Add garlic and zucchini and continue to sautéanother 4-5 minutes or until zucchini softens. Stir in basil, and saltand pepper to taste. Transfer vegetables to a platter and keep warm.Add steak slices to skillet and sauté 5 minutes, stirring frequently,or until meat is just cooked throughout. Combine vegetables, meat andpasta in a serving bowl. Serve with Parmesan.