Bow-Tie Pasta with Beef and Tomatoes

  • Prep 20 min
  • Total 20 min
  • Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 2 cups uncooked bow-tie (farfalle) pasta (5 oz)
  • 1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
  • 1 cup frozen bell pepper and onion stir-fry (from 1-lb bag)
  • 1 lb beef strips for stir-fry or beef flank steak, thinly sliced
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) Italian-style stewed tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • Fresh basil leaves, if desired
  • Freshly shredded Parmesan cheese, if desired

Steps

  • 1
    Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
  • 2
    Meanwhile, in 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook frozen stir-fry vegetables in oil 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in beef. Cook 5 to 6 minutes, stirring frequently, until no longer pink.
  • 3
    Stir in tomatoes, garlic salt and pepper. Cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently and breaking up tomatoes slightly with spoon, until mixture is hot. Stir in pasta. Cook 1 to 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until pasta is well coated and hot. Garnish with basil. Serve with cheese.

  • Thinly sliced chicken can be used instead of the beef.
  • Buy beef already sliced from the meat department, or ask the butcher to slice it for you.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
390
Calories from Fat
110
Total Fat
12g
19%
Saturated Fat
3 1/2g
18%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
50mg
16%
Sodium
550mg
23%
Potassium
510mg
15%
Total Carbohydrate
38g
13%
Dietary Fiber
3g
13%
Sugars
5g
Protein
33g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
4%
4%
Vitamin C
20%
20%
Calcium
6%
6%
Iron
25%
25%
Exchanges:
2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1 Vegetable; 3 1/2 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
2 1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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