Best Beef Asparagus Toss Recipes

Beef & Asparagus Pasta Toss image

Provided by Lubie

Categories Vegetable

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb ground beef
2 cups uncooked bow tie pasta
1 lb fresh asparagus, cut into 1 inch pieces
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup minced shallot (about 2 large)
2 cloves garlic, minced
salt and pepper
1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese (optional)

Steps:

Cook pasta in boiling salted water 10 minutes or until almost tender.
Add asparagus; continue cooking 3 to 4 minutes or until pasta and asparagus are tender.
Drain well.
Meanwhile brown ground beef in large non-stick skillet over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes or until beef is not pink, breaking up into 3/4 inch crumbles.
Remove from skillet with slotted spoon.
Pour off drippings.
Heat oil in same skillet over medium heat until hot.
Add shallots and garlic; cook 3 to 4 minutes or until tender, stirring frequently.
Remove from heat.
Add beef; toss to mix.
Season with salt and pepper, as desired.
Combine beef mixture with pasta and asparagus in large bowl; toss well.
Sprinkle with cheese, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 438.5, Fat 28.1, SaturatedFat 8.3, Cholesterol 93.1, Sodium 82.8, Carbohydrate 20.1, Fiber 3, Sugar 2.5, Protein 26.6

BEEF & ASPARAGUS TOSS image

Categories Beef

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb ground beef
2 cups penne pasta
1/2 cup pasta water
2 bunches fresh asparagus, cut into 1 inch pieces
3 tablespoons olive oil
1Ã¢ÂÂ4 cup minced shallot (about 2 large)
2 cloves garlic, minced
salt and pepper
1Ã¢ÂÂ4 cup shredded parmesan cheese (optional)

Steps:

Cook pasta in boiling salted water 10 minutes or until almost tender. Add asparagus; continue cooking 3 to 4 minutes or until pasta and asparagus are tender. Save 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain well. Meanwhile brown ground beef in large non-stick skillet over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes or until beef is not pink, breaking up into 3/4 inch crumbles. Remove from skillet with slotted spoon. Pour off drippings. Heat oil in same skillet over medium heat until hot. Add shallots and garlic; cook 3 to 4 minutes or until tender, stirring frequently. Remove from heat. Add beef; toss to mix. Season with salt and pepper, as desired. Combine beef mixture and pasta water with pasta and asparagus in large bowl; toss well. Sprinkle with cheese, if desired.