BEEF & ASPARAGUS PASTA TOSS

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Make and share this Beef & Asparagus Pasta Toss recipe from Food.com.

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

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