Steak in a Creamy Tomato Sauce

I recently tried this recipe that Rita over at Creatively Domestic linked to in Tip Day Thursday a few weeks ago.  I actually made it during the Eat from Your Pantry Challenge since I actually had everything...though I did get creative with it and changed a couple things.  The kids loved the noodle shape and the seasoning was perfect for the kids (Hubbyman and I thought it needed a little bit more to it, but it was good none-the-less).

I love, love, love tomatoes!  I buy them by the case-full and we eat them constantly.  So when I was asked to join this campaign it was a no brainer.  Hunts is spreading the word about the wonderful heart and health benefits of tomatoes.  Ever since I've had kids, I try to keep things on the healthy side.  We're not perfect, but I try.  I think it's important to expose them to all sorts of foods and for me to show them how to cook.  What 6yo loves crab and scallops (okay she was 2 1/2 when she fell in love with them).  Cooking from scratch is a dying art and I want to make sure that I am able to pass all this down to them.

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Steak in a Creamy Tomato Sauce

5 cloves garlic, finely minced (divided)
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, ground
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 pound stew beef or fajita meat,  (I ended up cutting it a bit smaller)
2 tablespoon olive oil, divided to pan,
1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
1 (28oz) can Hunts crushed or diced tomatoes
1 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon dried basil
8 oz sour cream
16 oz pasta (use a short, fat pasta of your choice)

Add together 3 cloves garlic, vinegar, Dijon, cinnamon, and pepper in a zip top bag.  Add steak cubes and squish around to combine.  Seal and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to overnight.

Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.

Drain steak cubes and discard marinade. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.  Saute steak until browned on each side, about 4 minutes total. Remove steak from pan and set aside.

Add remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil to pan, heat to medium high.  Add onion and 2 cloves garlic and saute until brown, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add tomatoes, seasoning, basil. Cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes. Reduce heat to medium low, add in sour cream, and reserved steak.  Cook for 2 more minutes, until meat and sauce are completely warmed.

Disclaimer: Hunts and the Motherhood compensated for my time