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BEEF AND PASTA PRIMAVERA

1 pound boneless beef top sirloin steak, cut 1 inch thick
8 ounces uncooked bowtie or rotini pasta 
1 tablespoon olive oil 
2 large cloves garlic, crushed
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 cups (8 ounces) frozen vegetable mixture, defrosted
1/2 cup ready to serve broth
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, cut in half
1/4 cup lightly packed fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Cook pasta according to package directions.  Keep warm.

Meanwhile trim fat from beef steak.  Cut steak lenghwise in half
and then crosswise into 1/8-inch thick strips.  In large nonstick
skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat until hot.  Add beef and
garlic (1/2 at a time) and stir-fry 1 to 2 minutes or until outside
surface is no longer pink.  (Do not overcook.)  Season with salt.
Remove to large bowl; keep warm.

In same skillet, combine vegetable mixture, beef broth and red
pepper; cook 3 to 4 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender.
Add vegetable mixture, pasta, tomatoes and basil to beef; toss to
combine.  Sprinkle with cheese; serve immediately.

Makes 4 servings

Printable version: beef-primavera.txt.