Beef and Asparagus Pasta
Elevate your weeknight dinner game with this irresistible Beef and Asparagus Pasta, a comforting yet elegant dish that’s packed with flavor and ready in just 30 minutes! Tender slices of beef sirloin are seared to perfection and paired with vibrant asparagus and juicy cherry tomatoes, creating a beautiful medley of textures and colors. Tossed in a creamy Parmesan sauce infused with garlic and finished with fresh basil, this penne pasta recipe offers a gourmet twist on a classic favorite. Perfect for busy evenings or casual entertaining, this recipe is quick, customizable, and guaranteed to impress. Serve it up with a sprinkle of extra Parmesan for a truly satisfying meal that everyone will love! Keywords: beef and asparagus pasta, creamy Parmesan sauce, easy weeknight dinner, quick pasta recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 grams Penne pasta
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 300 grams Beef sirloin, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 200 grams Asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 150 grams Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 200 milliliters Heavy cream
- 50 grams Grated Parmesan cheese
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoons Red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh basil leaves, chopped
Instructions
Cook the penne pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta and set aside.
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sliced beef sirloin and season it with a pinch of salt and black pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes until browned and just cooked through, then transfer the beef to a plate and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil, along with the minced garlic. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the asparagus pieces to the skillet and sauté for 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp.
Stir in the halved cherry tomatoes and cook for another 2 minutes until they soften slightly.
Lower the heat to medium and pour in the heavy cream. Stir to combine, then add the grated Parmesan cheese. Mix until the cheese is fully melted and the sauce is smooth.
Return the cooked beef to the skillet and stir to coat it in the sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add a bit of the reserved pasta water, 2-3 tablespoons at a time, until the desired consistency is reached.
Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing everything together to evenly coat the pasta in the sauce. Taste and adjust seasonings with additional salt, black pepper, or red pepper flakes, if desired.
Garnish the pasta with fresh chopped basil leaves, then serve immediately, accompanied by extra Parmesan cheese if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1940 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 87.0 g | 112% | |
| Saturated Fat | 50.0 g | 250% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 250 mg | 83% | |
| Sodium | 916 mg | 40% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 219.9 g | 80% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.0 g | 39% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.0 g | ||
| Protein | 57.6 g | 115% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 555 mg | 43% | |
| Iron | 10.9 mg | 61% | |
| Potassium | 611 mg | 13% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
