Fajita Pasta

Total Time: 50 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• 1 lb penne pasta, uncooked
• 1 lb lean boneless top round steak
• 1 1/4 cups tomato juice, divided
• 1/4 cup lime juice
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper
• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
• 1 green bell pepper, seeded cut into thin strips
• 1 red bell pepper, seeded and cut into thin strips
• 1 cup sliced onion
• 1 cup nonfat sour cream
• 1 -2 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
• shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese (optional)

Recipe

• 1 slice steak diagonally across grain into 1/4-inch strips. place steak in zip-top plastic bag. add 1/2 cup tomato juice, lime juice, garlic, cumin and ground red pepper. marinate in refrigerator at least 4 hours.
• 2 prepare pasta according to package directions. while pasta is cooking, remove steak from marinade. discard marinade.
• 3 coat a large skillet with cooking spray; add oil and place over high heat until hot. add steak and cook 3 minutes or until done.
• 4 remove steak from skillet and keep warm.
• 5 recoat skillet with cooking spray.
• 6 add pepper strips and onion to skillet; sauté until crisp-tender.
• 7 when pasta is done, drain well. place in a large bowl. add steak, pepper mixture, sour cream, jalapeño, and remaining 3/4 cup tomato juice.
• 8 toss. salt and pepper to taste. serve immediately.
• 9 if desired, sprinkle with shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese.