Ingredients

1lbflank steak

¼cupcooking oil,(plus 1 tsp)

¾tspchili powder

¾tspsalt

½cuppineapple,crushed

½jalapeno pepper,(with seeds)

1smallred onion

1tbsplime juice

¼cupcilantro,or parsley, chopped

¼tspfresh ground black pepper

½lbpenne

Preparation

Heat the broiler

Rub the flank steak with the 1 teaspoon oil, ½ teaspoon of the chili powder, and salt.

Broil the meat for about 4 minutes per side until medium rare.

Let it rest for 5 minutes and then cut it diagonally into slices

In a large glass or stainless-steel bowl, combine the pineapple, the remaining oil, the jalapeño pepper, onion, lime juice, cilantro, black pepper, some salt, pepper, and the remaining chili powder.

Stir in the sliced steak

In a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook the penne for about 13 minutes until just done.

Drain and toss with the salsa and steak.