BEEF PASTA WITH TOMATO-SPINACH SAUCE

Beef Pasta with Tomato-Spinach Sauce image

Provided by Dancer

Categories Meat

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb round tip steak, cut 1/8 to 1/4 thick
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 teaspoon olive oil
2 cups rotini pasta, uncooked
1 (10 ounce) package fresh spinach leaves, chopped
1 (14 ounce) can seasoned chunky tomato
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated

Steps:

Stack beef steaks; cut lengthwise in half and then crosswise into 1 inch wide strips.
In medium bowl, combine beef, garlic and oil; toss to coat. set aside. Cook pasta according to package directions, adding spinach to water during last minute of cooking.
Drain well; do not rinse. Meanwhile heat large skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add beef (1/2 at a time ) and stir-fry 1 minute or until outside is no longer pink.
(Do no overcook ) Remove from skillet with slotted spoon; keep warm.
In same skillet, add tomatoes and cook over medium-high heat until sauce is thickened.
Return beef to skillet and add pasta mixture; heat through, mixing lightly.
Stir in 3 tablespoons cheese; garnish with remaining cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 516.6, Fat 20.5, SaturatedFat 7.9, Cholesterol 80.3, Sodium 440.1, Carbohydrate 48.7, Fiber 4.3, Sugar 5.7, Protein 34