Fresh Tomato, Beef & Bow Tie Pasta

Ingredients

• 1 lb. lean ground beef
• 3 cloves garlic, crushed
• 2 cups chopped fresh tomatoes
• 3/4 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. pepper
• 1 1/2 cups uncooked bow tie pasta
• 2 Tbsp. sliced fresh basil
• 3 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

In a large nonstick skillet, brown ground beef and garlic over medium heat 8-10 minutes or until beef is no longer pink, breaking beef up into 3/4-inch crumbles. Pour off drippings.

Stir in tomatoes, salt and pepper. Cook over medium heat 5 minutes stirring occasionally.

Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions.

Toss beef mixture and basil with pasta. Sprinkle with cheese.

Suggestions

One can (28 ounces) whole peeled plum tomatoes, drained and chopped, may be substituted for the fresh tomatoes.

Bow tie pasta is also called farfalle.

Nutritional Information

Nutrition Info per serving:  (1 serving, 8 oz.) 430 calories; 7 g fat (3 g saturated fat; 2 g monounsaturated fat); 62 mg cholesterol; 491 mg sodium; 59 g carbohydrate; 3.4 g fiber; 32 g protein; 9.3 mg niacin; 0.4 mg vitamin B6; 1.8 mcg vitamin B12; 4.9 mg iron; 15.1 mcg selenium; 5.9 mg zinc.