Recipe: Beef with Bow Tie Pasta (using asparagus and sun-dried tomatoes)

BEEF WITH BOW-TIE PASTA

1 1/2 pounds beef boneless sirloin steak
3 cups asparagus in 2-inch pieces (1 lb)
2 medium onions, sliced
1 1/2 cups beef broth
4 cups cooked farfalle (bow tie) pasta
1 cup tomato puree
3 tablespoons chopped fresh (or 1 tbsp dried basil leaves)
3 tablespoons chopped sun-dried tomatoes (not oil-packed)
1/4 teaspoon freshly-ground black pepper
2 tablespoons freshly-grated Parmesan cheese

Trim fat from beef. Cut beef with grain into 2-inch strips; cut strips across grain into 1/8-inch slices. (For easier cutting, partially freeze beef about 1 hour.)

Spray 12-inch skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium heat. Cook asparagus, onions and 1 cup of the broth in skillet 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until liquid has evaporated; remove mixture from skillet.

Add beef to skillet. Cook about 2 minutes over medium heat, stirring frequently, until beef is no longer pink.

Return asparagus mixture to skillet. Stir in remaining broth and remaining ingredients except cheese. Cook about 2 minutes, stirring frequently, until mixture is hot. Sprinkle with cheese.

Servings: 6
Source: General Mills