Beef Parmesan with Garlic Pasta

Recipe View 5 mins Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). (5 minutes)

Recipe View 10 mins In a shallow dish, combine bread crumbs and 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese. Dredge the beef cube steak pieces in the bread crumb mixture, ensuring they are fully coated. (10 minutes)

Recipe View 3 mins Heat olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add 1 teaspoon of minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant. (3 minutes)

Recipe View 10 mins Quickly brown the breaded beef on both sides in the hot oil, about 2-3 minutes per side. You are not cooking the beef through at this point, just browning it. (10 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Arrange the browned beef cutlets in a casserole baking dish, slightly overlapping the edges. Top with the sliced onion rings and green bell pepper rings. Pour the tomato and basil pasta sauce evenly over the beef and vegetables. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 40 mins Bake in the preheated oven for 30-45 minutes, or until the beef is tender and the vegetables are softened. (40 minutes)

Recipe View 7 mins Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the beef and return to the oven for another 5-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. (7 minutes)

Recipe View 10 mins While the beef is baking, cook the angel hair pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain well. (10 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins In the same pot, melt the butter over low heat. Add the remaining 1 teaspoon of minced garlic and toss with the cooked pasta. Season with garlic powder if desired, for a stronger garlic flavor. (5 minutes)

Recipe View To serve, place a generous mound of garlic pasta on each plate. Top with the beef parmesan and sauce from the baking dish. Garnish with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley, if desired.