Ingredients

Step by step

1. Cook the pasta according to the packet instructions, and drain, reserving a cupful of the pasta water.
2. Meanwhile, rub the steak with the teaspoon of oil, 1 teaspoon of the pepper and some salt, and heat a frying pan.
3. When the frying pan is very hot, sear the steak for 2-4 minutes on each side until cooked to your liking. Leave to rest on a plate. Turn the pan down to medium low and add a little of the pasta water, whisking it into the steak pan juices.
4. Add the drained pasta and sprinkle over most of the Parmesan and the remaining pepper. Leave the cheese to melt into the pasta before tossing everything together. Add a splash more water if needed, to make a glossy sauce that coats everything.
5. Slice the steak, toss into the pasta with any resting juices and add the rocket and reserved Parmesan to serve.
   Tip

   Make it veggie:
   Omit the steak, replacing it with a couple of chargrilled portobello mushrooms if you like, and serve with a mixed salad rather than just rocket.