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Beef and Tomato Sauce with Pasta

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  • Servings:

    4 (351 g) as an appetizer

  • Prep Time:

    10 minutes

  • Cook Time:

    40 minutes

Ingredients

If you love a good slow-braised ragu but never have the time to make one, this is a dish you must try. Starting with a decent cut of meat and working in a skillet to reduce cooking time, you can get wonderful flavor even on a busy weeknight.
1 lb. round tip beef steaks, cubed
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tsp. olive oil
2 cups spiral pasta
10 oz. spinach, chopped
1 (14 oz.) can seasoned chunky tomatoes, undrained
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Beef and Tomato Sauce with Pasta

Directions

1. Toss beef with garlic and oil. Set aside.
2. Cook pasta according to package directions, adding spinach to water during last 3 minutes of cooking. Drain well.
3. While pasta is cooking, heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Stir-fry beef until outside is seared and no pink remains.
4. Drain excess fat from the pan and add the tomatoes. Cook over medium-high heat until sauce is thickened. Add pasta to sauce, toss to coat. Cook until heating through, then serve hot, garnished with cheese.

Nutrition

Nutritional Facts
Servings 4 (351 g)
Base Nutrients
Calories 540 kcal (27%)
Calories from Fat 181 kcal (0%)
Total Fat 20 g (31%)
Saturated Fat 6 g (32%)
Cholesterol 75 mg (25%)
Sodium 545 mg (23%)
Total Carbohydrates 51 g (17%)
Dietary Fiber 5 g (21%)
Protein 36 g (59%)
Vitamins
Vitamin A n/a
Vitamin C 22 mg (25%)
Minerals
Calcium 169 mg (13%)
Iron 7 mg (38%)
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