Best Beef And Pasta Primavera Recipes

CREAMY PASTA PRIMAVERA

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When I think of springtime, asparagus comes to mind. This pasta dish is a wonderful blend of tender, crisp, colorful vegetables and a creamy Parmesan cheese sauce. -Darlene Brenden, Salem, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 cups uncooked gemelli or spiral pasta
1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
3 medium carrots, shredded
2 teaspoons canola oil
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, saute asparagus and carrots in oil until crisp-tender. Add tomatoes and garlic; cook 1 minute longer., Stir in the cheese, cream and pepper. Drain pasta; toss with asparagus mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 275 calories, Fat 12g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 141mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 10g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

BEEF AND PASTA PRIMAVERA

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Provided by Kitchen Crew

Categories Beef

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 lb beef sirloin steak, boneless
8 oz bow-tie pasta, uncooked
1 Tbsp olive oil
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1/4 tsp salt
2.5 c frozen vegetable mix
1/2 c beef broth
1/4 tsp crushed dried red pepper
1.5 c cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 c fresh basil leaves, chopped
1/4 can(s) parmesan cheese, grated

Steps:

1. Cook pasta according to package directions.
2. Keep warm.
3. Meanwhile trim fat from beef steak.
4. Cut steak lenghwise in half and then crosswise into 1/8-inch thick strips.
5. In large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat until hot.
6. Add beef and garlic (1/2 at a time) and stir-fry 1 to 2 minutes or until outside surface is no longer pink. (Do not overcook.)
7. Season with salt.
8. Remove to large bowl; keep warm.
9. In same skillet, combine vegetable mixture, beef broth and red pepper; cook 3 to 4 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender.
10. Add vegetable mixture, pasta, tomatoes and basil to beef; toss to combine.
11. Sprinkle with cheese; serve immediately.
12. Total preparation and cooking time: 30 minutes