Fajita Pasta

The sizzle of Tex-Mex steak fajitas — seasoned with cumin and lime — is front and centre in this pasta dish. The serve-yourself avocado salsa and sour cream add a fresh touch.

Servings: 4 to 6

Ingredients:

Nutritional Info
PER SERVING: about -
cal 404
pro 18 g
total fat 13 g
sat. fat 2 g
carb 54 g
fibre 5 g
chol 21 mg
sodium 482 mg
% RDI: -
calcium 8%
iron 22%
vit A 16%
vit C 93%
folate 52%
    2 tbsp (25 mL) vegetable oil
    8 oz (250 g) top sirloin grilling steak, thinly sliced
    1/2 tsp (2 mL) each salt and pepper
    1 onion, thinly sliced
    4 cloves garlic, minced
    1 each sweet red and green pepper, thinly sliced
    2 tsp (10 mL) chili powder
    1/2 tsp (2 mL) ground cumin
    4 cups (1 L) penne pasta (12 oz/375 g)
    1/2 cup (125 mL) mild salsa
    1/2 cup (125 mL) light sour cream
    Avocado Salsa:
    1 avocado, peeled, pitted and diced
    1 tbsp (15 mL) chopped fresh coriander
    1/2 tsp (2 mL) grated lime rind
    2 tsp (10 mL) lime juice
    Pinch each salt and pepper

Preparation:

 In small bowl, combine avocado, coriander, lime rind and juice, salt and pepper; set aside.

In large skillet, heat half of the oil over medium-high heat. Sprinkle beef with half each of the salt and pepper. Brown beef, in batches; remove to plate.

Add remaining oil to skillet; heat over medium heat. Cook onion and garlic, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 4 minutes. Add red and green peppers, chili powder, cumin and remaining salt and pepper; cook, stirring, until peppers are tender-crisp, about 3 minutes.

Meanwhile, in large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta until tender but firm, about 8 minutes. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup (125 mL) cooking liquid. Return to pot.

Add pepper mixture to pasta along with beef and salsa. Add enough of the reserved cooking liquid to moisten; heat, tossing, until steaming. Serve with avocado salsa and sour cream.

Additional Information

  • Substitution: Use boneless skinless chicken or boneless pork loin instead of the beef.



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