Beef And Asparagus Pasta Recipe

Ingredients for Beef And Asparagus Pasta

• Bow Tie Pasta
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• Reduced Sodium Beef Broth
• Top Sirloin Steak
• Olive Oil
• Fresh Asparagus
• Green Onions
• Garlic Cloves
• Fresh Mushrooms
• Tomatoes
• Dried Basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• Dry Red Wine
• Sliced Ripe Olives
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

How to Make Beef And Asparagus Pasta

1. Cook 1 pound pasta according to package directions. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together 1 tablespoon cornstarch and 1/4 cup beef broth until smooth. Set aside.
3. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large nonstick skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add 1 pound beef strips and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes, or until browned. Remove beef from skillet and set aside.
4. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil to the skillet. Add 1 cup sliced onions and 2 cloves minced garlic. Stir-fry for 1 minute.
5. Add 1 pound asparagus spears, 8 ounces sliced mushrooms, 1 cup chopped tomatoes, 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, and 1 teaspoon dried oregano. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes, or until vegetables are crisp-tender.
6. Add 1/2 cup dry white wine (optional), 1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and the remaining beef broth (about 1 1/2 cups).
7. Stir in the cornstarch mixture and bring to a simmer. Cook, stirring constantly, for 1-2 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened slightly.
8. Add the cooked beef and pasta to the skillet. Toss to combine, adding a little reserved pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.
9. Serve immediately, garnished with extra basil if desired.