1 boneless (1-inch thick) steaks NY strip or ribeye (1 1/2 lb) *
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tsp garlic
1 tsp thyme
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1/2 tsp crushed red pepper
1/4 cup chicken stock
1/2 cup tomato basil pasta sauce
INSTRUCTIONS
Finely chop mushrooms, onions, and garlic using a food processor. Chop parsley.
Heat in a large skillet on medium-high for a couple of minutes. Season steaks with salt, black pepper, garlic, and thyme. Cook steaks in skillet for 3 minutes without turning.
Turn steaks, add bacon and cook steaks for about 5-6 minutes. Stir the bacon and remove when fully cooked. Cook steaks until they are: 125F (for medium rare), 130 F (for medium), 170 F (for well done)
Transfer steaks to a cutting board and let stand for 5-10 minutes before slicing.
Add mushroom mixture to skillet, and season with red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Cook for about 4 minutes. Add stock and pasta sauce to the mushroom mixture. Reduce heat to low and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in parsley.
Slice steaks, top with sauce, cooked bacon, chopped fresh parsley and Parmesan cheese. Serve warm.