Zesty Beef and Bow Tie Pasta

This makes an easy week-night meal that my family enjoyed.

• Ready In: 1 hr 11 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 lbs  boneless sirloin steaks
• 1  lb asparagus, cut into 2-inch pieces
• 2  medium onions, sliced
• 1 1⁄2 cups beef broth
• 4  cups  cooked farfalle pasta (bow-tie)
• 1  cup tomato puree
• 3  tablespoons  chopped fresh basil or 1  tablespoon dried basil
• 3  tablespoons  chopped sun-dried tomatoes (not packed in oil)
• 1⁄4-1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
• 3  tablespoons  fresh grated parmesan cheese

Directions

1. Trim all visible fat from the beef.
2. Cut beef across the grain into 2-inch strips; cut strips crosswise into 1/8-inch slices.
3. Spray a large skillet with non-stick cooking spray; heat over medium-heat.
4. Add in asparagus, onions, and 1 cup of beef broth; cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the liquid has evaporated; remove mixture from the skillet.
5. Add beef to the skillet; stir/saute for about 2 minutes or until no longer pink.
6. Return vegetable mixture to the skillet; add in the remaining broth and the next 5 ingredients; stir/saute for about 2 minutes or until well heated; adjust seasoning to taste if necessary.
7. Sprinkle with cheese and serve.