BEEF AND PASTA PRIMAVERA

Beef and Pasta Primavera image

Provided by Kitchen Crew

Categories Beef

Number Of Ingredients 11

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