Beef Tenderloin over Lemony Spaghetti
with Zucchini and Chili Flakes
- Wheat
Love chicken alfredo? Then you’ll adore this dreamy dish. It’s a sophisticated riff on the classic with tons more flavor infused into every bite. There’s Italian-spiced chicken, tender zucchini, and al dente spaghetti all coated in a creamy, cheesy, lemon-spiked sauce. It’s hearty, yet light, and guaranteed to put a smile on any pasta-lover’s face.
Ingredients
¼ cup
Parmesan Cheese
2 tablespoon
Sour Cream
1 unit
Zucchini
10 ounce
Beef Tenderloin Steak
1 unit
Chicken Stock Concentrate
1 unit
Lemon
1 clove
Garlic
1 tablespoon
Italian Seasoning
1 teaspoon
Chili Flakes
6 ounce
Spaghetti
(Contains: Wheat)
Not included in your delivery
1 tablespoon (tbsp)
Olive Oil
2 teaspoon (tsp)
Cooking Oil
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Wash and dry produce. • Trim and quarter zucchini lengthwise; cut crosswise into ½-inch-thick pieces. Peel and mince garlic. Zest and quarter lemon.
• Once water is boiling, add spaghetti to pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente, 9-11 minutes. • Reserve 1 cup pasta cooking water, then drain. (Keep empty pot handy for step 5.)
• While pasta cooks, heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large, preferably nonstick, pan over medium-high heat. Add zucchini; cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and softened, 4-6 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. • Turn off heat; transfer to a plate. Wipe out pan.
• Meanwhile, pat chicken* dry with paper towels and season all over with Italian Seasoning, salt, and pepper. • Once zucchini is done, heat a large drizzle of oil in same pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook until browned and cooked through, 3-5 minutes per side. • Turn off heat; transfer to a cutting board to rest. • Once cool enough to handle, slice chicken crosswise.
Swap in beef for chicken; cook to desired doneness, 4-7 minutes per side. Let rest at least 5 minutes, then thinly slice crosswise
• Heat a drizzle of olive oil in pot used for spaghetti over medium-high heat. Add garlic, half the lemon zest, and a pinch of chili flakes. Cook, stirring, until fragrant, 20-30 seconds. • Stir in ½ cup reserved pasta cooking water (¾ cup for 4 servings), stock concentrate, and juice from two lemon wedges (four wedges for 4). Simmer until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Turn off heat.
• Add drained spaghetti, zucchini, sour cream, and 1 TBSP butter (2 TBSP for 4 servings) to pot with sauce; toss to coat. • Add half the Parmesan and season with salt and pepper. TIP: If needed, stir in more reserved pasta cooking water a splash at a time until spaghetti is coated in a creamy sauce. • Divide pasta between bowls. Top with chicken, remaining Parmesan, remaining lemon zest, and a pinch of chili flakes if desired. Serve with any remaining lemon wedges on the side.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Dec 2025- Flavor: Many loved the buttery, lemony, parmesan taste of the pasta sauce. Some found it deliciously flavorful, while others wanted more lemon.
- Ease of prep: Consider slicing the beef before cooking for easier preparation. Some found the recipe instructions clear and easy to follow.
- Suggestions: Try adding extra zucchini for more veggies. Adjust lemon zest to taste; some prefer less, others want more lemony flavor.
- Leftovers: The dish reheats well, with some reporting it tasted even better the next day.
- Protein: The beef tenderloin was a popular upgrade, praised for its tenderness when cooked properly 🥩.
