Beefy Bow-tie Pasta Dish

• hot water1⁄3 cup
• sun-dried tomato (not oil packed)↗1⁄4 cup
• boneless sirloin steaks, about 1/2 inch thick↗1 1⁄2 lbs
• uncooked bow tie pasta↗4 ounces
• asparagus spear↗1 lb
• medium onion, sliced↗1
• canned nonfat beef broth↗1 1⁄2 cups
• tomato puree↗1 cup
• chopped fresh basil3 tablespoons

  or 1 tablespoon dried basil

• fresh ground black pepper↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• shredded parmesan cheese↗2 tablespoons

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Cook pasta according to directions.

2. 2

   Pour hot water over dried tomatoes in a small bowl and let sit about 15 minutes.

3. 3

   Drain and choop; set aside.

4. 4

   Trim all fat from beef.

5. 5

   Cut beef into 2 inch strips, then cut strips into 1/8 inch slivers.

6. 6

   Spray nonstick skillet with Pam; heat over medium heat.

7. 7

   Cook asparagus and onions in skillet.

8. 8

   Add beef slivers to skillet and cook about 2 minutes or until done.

9. 9

   Return asparagus mixture to skillet and stir in remaining broth and all other ingredients except cheese.

10. 10

    Heat through, stirring constantly.

11. 11

    Sprinkle with cheese.