Ingredients:
- 1 pound Ground Beef (93% lean or leaner)
- 3 cups uncooked bow tie pasta
- 1 pound fresh asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 cup minced shallots (about 2 large)
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- Salt and pepper
- 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese (optional)
Cook pasta in salted boiling water 10 minutes or until tender.
Add asparagus; continue cooking 3 to 4 minutes or until pasta and asparagus are tender.
Drain well.
Heat large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot.
Add Ground Beef; cook 8 to 10 minutes, breaking into 3/4-inch crumbles and stirring occasionally.
Remove from skillet with slotted spoon; pour off drippings
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.
Combine beef mixture with pasta and asparagus in large bowl; toss well.
Sprinkle with cheese.
