Marinated beef & pasta salad

12 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1poundsMostaccioli or Ziti; OR other medium pasta shape (uncooked)
2tablespoonsVegetable oil
3tablespoonsLemon juice
2tablespoonsRed wine vinegar
1tablespoonFresh chopped oregano
1tablespoonFresh chopped thyme
2tablespoonsDijon mustard
1tablespoonDried oregano
1tablespoonDried thyme
½cupFresh parsley, chopped
10largesMushrooms, sliced
2cupsLeftover flank steak or roast beef, julienned
2cupsSnow peas, chopped in half
1Red bell pepper ribs and seeds removed, julienned
1Yellow bell pepper ribs and seeds removed, julienned
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper

Directions

Prepare pasta according to package directions; drain.

In a large bowl, mix vegetable oil, lemon juice, vinegar, parsley, oregano, thyme, mustard, mushrooms, and beef. Add snow peas and peppers and mix thoroughly. Add pasta and mix again. Serve immediately or refrigerate for one hour and serve cold. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Serves 10 to 12

Each serving provides: 269 Calories; 16⅕ g Protein; 34⅗ g Carbohydrates; 7⅒ g Fat; 24.3 mg Cholesterol; 35⅘ mg Sodium.

Calories from Fat: 24%

Copyright National Pasta Association () (Reprinted with permission)