Beef and Asparagus Pasta Toss

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 3 cups uncooked bow tie pasta
• 1 pound fresh asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/4 cup minced shallots. about 2 large
• 2 or 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan

Instructions

1. Cook pasta in boiling salted water 10 minutes or until almost tender.
2. Add asparagus; continue cooking 3 to 4 minutes or until pasta and asparagus are tender. Drain well.
3. Meanwhile, brown ground beef in large nonstick skillet over medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes or until beef is not pink, breaking up into 3/4-inch crumbles. Remove from skillet with slotted spoon. Pour off drippings.
4. Heat oil in same skillet over medium heat until hot. Add shallots and garlic; cook for 3 to 4 minutes or until tender, stirring frequently. Remove from heat. Add beef; toss to mix. Season with salt and pepper.
5. Combine with pasta and asparagus; toss well. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition

Per serving: 502 cal., 32g fat (10g sat), 82mg chol., 27g carb., 28g pro., 3g fiber, 154mg sodium