Beef and Zucchini Pasta Skillet Meal

Prep Time: 15 Minutes

Cook Time: 25 Minutes

Ready In: 40 Minutes

Servings: 6

All in one dish without the need to cook pasta in a separate pan. It has been a hit with my family. I found this recipe from the Family Circle magazine and adjusted to meet our family's tastes. They estimated that each serving costs less than $2 per serving (from 2006 estimates).

Ingredients:

1 lb sirloin steak (cut into 1-inch cubes)

1 teaspoon steak seasoning (spicy flavor)

2 tablespoons canola oil (divided)

1 small vidalia onion (sliced thin)

2 garlic cloves (minced)

2 (15 1/2 ounce) cans beef broth (low fat and low sodium)

1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce

1/2 lb ditalini (or other long tubular pasta)

2 zucchini (diced into 1/4 inch cubes)

2 italian tomatoes (diced)

basil (to taste)

Directions:

1. Cut steak into 1-inch cubes.
2. Season with the spicy steak seasoning.
3. In large non-stick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of oil over medium-high heat.
4. Add steak and cook until browned all over (approximately 3-5 minutes).
5. Remove steak to a plate and cover to keep warm.
6. Add and heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil in skillet.
7. Add thinly sliced onion and minced cloves of garlic - saute 5 minutes.
8. Add beef broth and tomato sauce and bring to a boil.
9. Add pasta and cover skillet.
10. Simmer for 8 minutes - stirring often.
11. Add thickly diced (1/4 inch) zucchini and cook covered until zucchini is crisp-tender (approximately 6-8 minutes).
12. Return steak to skillet and add diced tomatoes.
13. Heat everything through for 1 minute.
14. Top with basil (to your taste) before serving.

By RecipeOfHealth.com