Beef and Asparagus Pasta Toss

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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


 * Salt and pepper

Directions
1.Cook pasta in boiling salted water 10 minutes or until almost tender. Add asparagus; continue cooking 3 to 4 minutes or until pasta and asparagus are tender. Drain well.

2.Meanwhile brown ground beef in large nonstick skillet over medium heat 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.

3.Heat oil in same skillet over medium heat until hot. Add shallots and garlic; cook 3 to 4 minutes or until tender, stirring frequently. Remove from heat. Add beef; toss to mix. Season with salt and pepper, as desired.

4.Combine beef mixture with pasta and asparagus in large bowl; toss well.

Source

 * Beef Recipes by the South Carolina Department of Agriculture, public domain government resource—original source of recipe