Italian Beef Stir-Fry With Pasta Recipe

ingredients

1 pound (1/8 to 1/4-inch thick) round tip steak
1 1/2 cup uncooked farfalle pasta (OR medium shell)
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
8 ounces sliced mushrooms
1 cup halves cherry tomatoes
1/4 cup prepared fat-free Italian salad dressing
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon chopped fresh Italian parsley

directions

Cook pasta according to package directions. Keep warm.

Meanwhile stack beef steaks; cut lengthwise in half and then crosswise into 1-inch wide strips. In large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat until hot. Add beef and garlic (half at a time) and stir-fry 1 minute or until outside surface is no longer pink. (Do not overcook.) Season with salt and pepper. Remove from skillet with slotted spoon; keep warm.

In same skillet, add mushrooms; stir-fry 3 minutes or until tender. Return beef to skillet and add tomatoes and dressing; heat through. Spoon beef mixture over hot pasta; sprinkle with cheese and parsley.

nutrition data

390 calories, 12 grams fat, 36 grams carbohydrates, 33 grams protein per serving.

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