Seared Sirloin Noodle Bowls with Basil-Parsley Sauce

Steps

1. Prep first: cut the broccoli into florets, mince the garlic, pick the basil and parsley leaves, and pat the beef sirloin dry.
2. Season the beef sirloin on both sides with half the salt and the black pepper; let it sit while you work.
3. Bring the water to a boil in a large pot, reserving about 1/4 cup of it cold for the sauce. Cook the whole-wheat pasta in the boiling water until al dente, adding the broccoli for the last 3 minutes. Drain.
4. While the pasta cooks, toast the pumpkin seeds in a dry large skillet over medium heat for 3 minutes until they pop; transfer to a plate.
5. Make the herb sauce: finely chop the basil, parsley and garlic together, then stir in the lemon juice, parmesan, red pepper flakes, the remaining salt, the reserved cold water and two-thirds of the olive oil.
6. Heat the remaining third of the olive oil in the skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the beef sirloin 3 to 4 minutes per side until it reaches 145°F (63°C), then rest it 3 minutes and slice thinly against the grain.
7. Toss the drained pasta and broccoli with the herb sauce in the pot.
8. Divide the noodles and broccoli among 4 bowls, top with the sliced beef sirloin and sprinkle with the toasted pumpkin seeds.