FETTUCHINI ALFREDO WITH TRI TIP

FETTUCHINI ALFREDO WITH TRI TIP image

Yield Serves 6 Guests

Number Of Ingredients 21

Sauce:
1 bulb garlic, minced
1 bunch basil, finely chopped
1 bunch chives, finely chopped
4 oz sun dried tomatoes
1/2 red bell pepper, finely chopped
8-10 medium sized mushrooms
1 stick of butter
3/4 cup of flour
1 pint of heavy whipping cream
1 cup water
1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
Salt
Pepper
Pasta:
1 Box Fettuccini Noodles
2 T olive oil
Tri Tip:
1.5-2 lb Tri Tip
Salt
Pepper

Steps:

In a sauté pan on medium heat, add stick of butter. While butter is melting, add in garlic, basil, and chives. Stir until garlic is browned. Add in flour and stir with a fork until a rue forms. Pour in heavy cream and water, stirring until all ingredients are incorporated. Stir in cheese, bell pepper, mushrooms and sun dried tomatoes. Turn on low heat and let simmer until mushrooms and sun dried tomatoes are soft. In a large sauce pan or stock pot, boil approximately 6 cups of water. Add in olive oil to keep noodles from sticking. After water boils, break noodles in half and place in water. Boil noodles until al dente or for about 8-10 minutes. Drain noodles and stir into sauce. Cover noodles and sauce for another 10 minutes to continue cooking. Pre heat grill on medium heat. Salt and pepper Tri Tip and place on grill. For medium doneness, cook on both sides for 10-12 minutes on medium heat. When the Tri is cooked to the way you prefer, let steak rest on platter for about 5 minutes. Cut tri at an angle and serve beside pasta.