Steak Pizzaiola

2 lbs top round steak, cut into pieces ($2)
1 bag frozen stir-fry peppers & onions (16 oz) ($1)
1 jar mushroom pasta sauce (26 oz) ($.50-$1)
1 bag fettuccine pasta ($.25)

Cook steak over medium-high heat in nonstick skillet about 10 minutes or until browned. Transfer steak to slow cooker. Add stir fry veggies to skillet and cook until partially thawed (about 2 minutes). Stir in pasta sauce. Pour over steak in slow cooker. Cover and cook on high for 4 hours or low for 8 hours. Cook noodles according to directions. Drain, rinse, and serve with sauce. (I have also cooked this as a skillet meal and it is delicious)

TOTAL COST = $3.75 - 4.25

Pinto N Pasta Salad

2 lbs rotini or penne pasta, uncooked (I'm trying macaroni, actually) $1 With coupons
2 lb pinto beans, cooked, rinses, drained ($1)
1.25 lbs zucchini, diced ($1) Because of Sale
2 red or green bell peppers ($1)
2 lbs broccoli florets ($1)
1 cup carrots, sliced ($.50)
Creamy Bean Dressing

Cook pasta according to directions, cool. Combine pasta and remaining ingredients in large bowl, toss well.

Total $5.50

CREAMY BEAN DRESSING
2 cups regular sour cream ($1)
2/3 cup red wine vinegar (.20)
1/4 cup olive oil (.15)
2 Tbsp Dijon mustard (.05)
2 garlic cloves (.01)
2-3 Tbsp dried basil leaves (.05)
1/2 cup parsley leaves (or less if dried Parsley) (.05)

Total Cost $1.51

Process all ingredients in food processor or blender until smooth, adding enough water to make medium consistency.

Yield about 35 servings. ($7.01)

Nutrition info per serving: Calories 197, fat 6g, CHO 28g, Folate 87 mcg, Sodium 245 mg, Protein 8g, Dietary Fiber 6g, Cholesterol 7mg, Calcium 88mg


Or Another One To Try
1 large Package MultiColored Spiral Pasta
Diced Red Pepper, Green Pepper, Tomato, Cuke, Red Onion, Mild Yellow Chili Pepper, Cheese, Broccoli, etc.
2 Cans Sliced Olives
2 Bottles Girard's old Venice Italian Dressing
1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese, grated

Cook Pasta, Rinse Thoroughly. Add all ingredients and toss.