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Mediterranean Steak and Pasta

Ingredients

8 lb	3.6 kg	Sirloin, julienne (strips)
1/2 c	125 mL	extra virgin olive oil, divided
Sauce:
1	1	onion, diced
4	4	garlic cloves, crushed
3	3	green peppers, diced
3	3	red peppers, diced
4	4	zucchini, cut in half, sliced
2 tsp	10 mL	fresh thyme
2 tsp	10 mL	fresh oregano
8 c	2 L	fresh, crushed tomatoes
1 c	250 mL	tomato paste
2 c	500 mL	black olives, pitted
		salt and black pepper, to taste
3 lb	1.4 kg	pennette rigate pasta

Instructions

Heat oil and sauté beef until browned and cooked through, set aside. Saute onion, garlic, red and green peppers and zucchini in olive oil for 5-6 minutes. Add fresh thyme, oregano, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, and simmer for 20 minutes. Mix in black olives and cooked beef strips. Season with salt and black pepper. Cook pasta according to instructions and add cooked pasta to the steak mixture. Toss again just before serving.

Servings: 24