Beef with Bowtie Pasta

By ctaubenheim

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs beef boneless sirloin steak
• 3 cups 2inch pieces asparagus (about 1 pound)
• 1 cup sliced onions (about 2 medium)
• 1 1/2 cups beef broth
• 4 cups cooked farfalle (bowtie shape) pasta
• 1 cup tomato puree
• 3 Tbsp chopped fresh or 1 Tbsp dried basil leaves
• 3 Tbsp chopped sun dried tomatoes (not oil backed)
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 2 Tbsp freshly grated parmesan cheese

Preparation

Step 1

Spray 12 inch skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Trim fat from beef steak. Cut beef into 2 inch strips. Cut strips crosswise into 1/8 inch slices. Heat skillet over medium heat until hot. Cook asparagus, onions and 1 cup of the broth 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until liquid has evaporated; remove from skillet.

Add beef to skillet. Cook, stirring frequently, about 2 minutes or until beef is no longer pink. Return vegetables to skillet. Add remaining broth and ingredients except cheese; cook, stirring frequently, about 2 minutes or until mixture is hot. Sprinkle with cheese.

Calories: 315
Carbs: 37
Fat: 5g
Cholesterol: 55mg
Sodium: 400mg