BEEF & ASPARAGUS PASTA TOSS

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  • Total Recipe Time: 30 minutes
  • Makes 4 servings
  • INGREDIENTS

    1. 1 pound Ground Beef
    2. 3 cups uncooked bow tie pasta
    3. 1 pound fresh asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces
    4. 3 tablespoons olive oil
    5. 1/4 cup minced shallots (about 2 large)
    6. 2 or 3 cloves garlic, minced
    7. Salt and pepper
    8. 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese (optional)

    INSTRUCTIONS FOR BEEF & ASPARAGUS PASTA TOSS

    1. 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.
    2. Meanwhile, heat large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Add Ground Beef; cook 8 to 10 minutes, breaking into 3/4-inch crumbles and stirring occasionally. Remove from skillet with slotted spoon; pour off drippings.
    3. 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.
    4. Combine beef mixture with pasta and asparagus in large bowl; toss well. Sprinkle with cheese, if desired.
    • Test Kitchen Tips
    • Cooking times are for fresh or thoroughly thawed Ground Beef. Ground Beef should be cooked to an internal temperature of 160°F. Color is not a reliable indicator of Ground Beef doneness.

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