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Low Fat Fajita Pasta

Found this recipe on ilovepasta.org and adapted it slightly. This has incredible flavor and is a wonderful twist on fajita night" at our house."

Steps

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 red pepper flakes.
Marinate in refrigerator at least 4 hours.
Prepare pasta according to package directions.
While pasta is cooking , remove steak from marinade.
Discard marinade.
Coat a large skillet with cooking spray.
Add oil and place over high heat until hot enough to sizzle.
Add steak and cook 3 minutes or until done to taste.
Remove steak from skillet and keep warm.
Recoat skillet with cooking spray.
Add pepper strips and onion to skillet.
Saut until crisp-tender.
When pasta is done , drain well.
Place in a large bowl.
Add steak , pepper mixture , sour cream , jalapeo , and remaining 3 / 4 cup tomato juice.
Toss.
Add salt and pepper to taste.
Serve immediately.

Ingredients

penne pasta, lean steak, tomato juice, lime juice, garlic cloves, ground cumin, crushed red pepper flakes, vegetable oil, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, yellow onion, nonfat sour cream, jalapeno pepper, reduced-fat cheddar cheese