Fajita Pasta Recipe

Name: Fajita Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
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)

Servings: persons

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)

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; saute until crisp-tender.
7
When pasta is done, drain well. Place in a large bowl. Add steak, pepper mixture, sour cream, jalapeno, 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.

997

kcal

Calories

Fat

118

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb penne pasta, uncooked, 1 lb lean boneless top round steak, 1 1/4 cups tomato juice, divided, 1/4 cup lime juice, and more.

Yes, Fajita Pasta falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Fajita Pasta

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