Ease of Preparation: Easy
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Directions for: Beef Fajita Stir-Fry on Pasta
Ingredients
Water
1 tsp Olive Oil
1 Onion
1 lb(s) (675 gms) Flank Steak
tsp Prepared Garlic (From a jar)
1 Red Pepper
1 Green Pepper (Or Yellow)
1 cup Chunky Salsa
7 oz (1/2 of a 14 oz Can) Hunts Italian Diced Tomatoes
1 tsp Chipotle Chili Powder
tsp Cumin Powder
2 Tbsp Banana Ketchup
4 cup Whole Wheat Penne Pasta
Olive Oil (Optional)
Basil Leaves (Optional)
cup Tex-Mex Cheese, Shredded
Cilantro (Optional)
Directions
1. Take out equipment and ingredients.
2. Bring water for pasta to a boil in a large stove-top pot.
3. Heat oil in a large nonstick fry pan or wok at medium high heat.
4. Saut onion until translucent.
5. Slice flank into thin strips, across the grain, adding to pan as you cut.
6. Add garlic.
7. Rinse then sliver peppers, adding to pan as you slice.
8. Add salsa, oil and spices to pan and mix.
9. When sauce begins to boil reduce heat to simmer.
10. Meanwhile: Add pasta to boiling water. Set timer for 11 minutes or follow package directions. Stir occasionally.
11. When timer rings, drain and rinse pasta in a colander under hot water.
12. Return pasta to pot, turn off heat, and toss with a little olive oil and basil if you wish.
13. To serve, sprinkle cheese over hot pasta, then spoon sauce onto cheese.
14. Cilantro is optional, you either love it or you don't!! Serve the leftover sauce the next day in a wrap!
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