Spicy Steak Pizzaiola

Ingredients:

• 3 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 small onion, thinly sliced
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes, or to taste
• 1 (15-oz.) can Italian peeled tomatoes
• 1 tsp. dried  oregano
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 3 tbsp. coarsely chopped fresh parsley
• 1 (1-lb.) lean boneless sirloin steak, trimmed
• 1/2 small (8-oz.) whole wheat baguette

Makes 4 Servings

1. Heat 2 teaspoons of oil in medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion, 3 cloves of garlic, and pepper flakes. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion softens, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, 1/2 teaspoon oregano and 1/4 teaspoon salt; bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally and breaking up tomatoes, until sauce thickens slightly, about 8 minutes. Stir in parsley.
2. Spray broiler rack with nonstick spray; preheat broiler. Sprinkle steak with remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. place steak on pan and broil, turning once, until instant-read thermometer inserted into center of steak registers 145 F for medium, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer to cutting board; let stand for 5 minutes.
3. Split baguette lengthwise, then cut each piece into half again, making 4 equal pieces. Mix remaining 1 teaspoon oil, remaining garlic clove, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon oregano in a small bowl. Brush mixture on cut sides of bread. Place bread, cut-side up, on broiler rack and broil until lightly browned. Cut steak into 12 slices. Serve with sauce and bread.

WW POINTS VALUE: 7 pts. (3 slices steak, 1/2 cup sauce & 1 piece garlic bread per serving)

 

Note: This recipe appears in the WW Tastier than Takeout Cookbook. I made this dinner this past weekend and it was SOO good. This is what you would normally see on the menu at an Italian restaurant and you can easily make this meal at home. The combination of steak and tomatoes with Italian flare is absolutely divine. I think this dinner tastes better and cheaper than what you would get at the restaurant. I also highly recommend serving a vegetable side alongside this dinner for a more colorful and filling meal. Also, don't forget the wine. What good is an upscale steak dinner without wine?