Air Fryer Roast Beef With Roasted Boursin Pasta
Air Fryer Roast Beef with Roasted Boursin Pasta
Ingredients
For the Beef:
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1 small beef cross rib roast (2–3 lbs)
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2 tsp olive oil
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1 tsp garlic powder
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1 tsp onion powder
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1 tsp dried thyme
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Salt and black pepper, to taste
For the Pasta:
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340 g (12 oz) short pasta (penne, rigatoni, or fusilli)
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1 package (150 g) Boursin cheese (garlic & fine herb)
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1 pint grape tomatoes
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1 small red onion, thinly sliced
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2 tbsp olive oil
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
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2 cups fresh spinach (optional)
Instructions
Roast the Beef:
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Preheat air fryer to 390°F.
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Pat roast dry and rub with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, salt, and pepper.
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Air fry for 15 minutes, then lower temp to 325°F and cook until internal temp is 135°F for medium-rare.
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Remove, tent with foil, and rest 10 minutes before slicing.
Roast the Veggies & Boursin:
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Preheat oven to 400°F.
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In a baking dish, toss grape tomatoes and sliced red onion with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Nestle the Boursin cheese in the center.
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Roast for 20–25 minutes, until the tomatoes burst and the cheese is soft and melty.
Cook the Pasta & Combine:
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Meanwhile, cook pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta water, then drain.
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Stir roasted veggies and melted Boursin into the pasta, loosening with reserved pasta water as needed for a creamy coating.
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Add spinach (if using) and Parmesan, stirring until just wilted.
To Serve:
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Divide the pasta among plates and top with slices of juicy air-fried roast beef.
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Finish with extra Parmesan and cracked pepper.