Beef And Pasta Pronto Recipes

BEEF AND PASTA PRONTO

Steps:

• 1. Pan-fry ground beef over medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes or until browned and completely cooked. Drain. Stir in tomatoes; simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• 2. Meanwhile cook ravioli according to package directions; drain.
• 3. Stir ravioli, spinach and olives into beef mixture; heat through. Top each serving with some crumbled or grated cheese before serving.
• *Other options: Lean Ground Round or Chuck, Extra Lean Ground Round or Sirloin, Lean/Extra Lean Ground Beef

CHEESY BEEF LASAGNA

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Cook and drain lasagna noodles as directed on package, using minimum cook time.
• Meanwhile, in medium bowl, stir together cottage cheese, ricotta cheese, eggs, pesto and salt. Stir in 1 cup of the mozzarella cheese. Set aside.
• In 12-inch skillet, cook beef and onion over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is thoroughly cooked; drain. Stir in pasta sauce.
• Spread 1 cup beef mixture in baking dish; top with 3 noodles and 2 1/2 cups cheese mixture. Top with 3 noodles, 2 cups beef mixture and 3 more noodles. Top with remaining cheese mixture, 3 noodles and remaining beef mixture. Sprinkle with remaining 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese.
• Cover; bake 40 to 45 minutes. Uncover; bake 20 minutes longer or until cheese is browned. Let stand 10 to 15 minutes before serving.

LEMON PASTA PRONTO

Steps:

• For the pasta and sauce: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions.
• Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the pancetta, thyme, garlic and onions and cook until the onions soften, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the the lemon zest and juice and bring to a simmer. Stir in the peas and cream, bring to a simmer and simmer until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes.
• For the pangrattato (crispy crumbs): Meanwhile, add the olive oil to a saute pan over medium-low heat. Add the panko, tossing to coat in the oil, and then season with salt and pepper. Cook, tossing occasionally, until the panko is golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from the heat, add the lemon zest and thyme and stir everything together.
• Stir the Pecorino into the lemony sauce, then drain the pasta, add it to the skillet of sauce and toss together. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
• Sprinkle the pangrattato over the pasta and garnish with the lemon wedges. Serve straight from the skillet.

PRONTO SAUCY BEEF PASTA RECIPE

Steps:

• Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.
• Meanwhile, cook and stir steak in 2 Tbsp. of the dressing in large skillet on medium-high heat 2 min. or until steak is browned on all sides. Stir in tomatoes with their liquid, the onions, peppers, mushrooms and remaining 2 Tbsp. dressing. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium; simmer 10 min. or until onions and peppers are crisp-tender. Remove from heat.
• Top with CHEEZ WHIZ; cover. Let stand 2 to 3 min. or until CHEEZ WHIZ is melted. Serve over pasta.