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.

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

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

Directions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil, along with the minced garlic. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the asparagus pieces to the skillet and sauté for 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp.

Step 5

Stir in the halved cherry tomatoes and cook for another 2 minutes until they soften slightly.

Step 6

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.

Step 7

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.

Step 8

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.

Step 9

Garnish the pasta with fresh chopped basil leaves, then serve immediately, accompanied by extra Parmesan cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	555.1 grams (555.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1940

Total Fat 87.00g	112%
Saturated Fat 50.00g	250%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 250mg	83%
Sodium 916mg	40%
Total Carbohydrate 219.90g	80%
Dietary Fiber 11.00g	39%
Total Sugars 0.00g
Protein 57.60g	115%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 555mg	43%
Iron 11mg	61%
Potassium 611mg	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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 41.4%

Protein: 12.2%

Carbs: 46.5%