Beefy Bow-Tie Pasta Dish - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/3 cup hot water
1/4 cup sun-dried tomato (not oil packed)
1 1/2 lbs boneless sirloin steaks, about 1/2 inch thick
4 ounces uncooked bow tie pasta
1 lb asparagus spear
1 medium onion, sliced
1 1/2 cups canned nonfat beef broth
1 cup tomato puree
3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or 1 tablespoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
2 tablespoons shredded parmesan cheese

Preparation

Cook pasta according to directions.
Pour hot water over dried tomatoes in a small bowl and let sit about 15 minutes.
Drain and choop; set aside.
Trim all fat from beef.
Cut beef into 2 inch strips, then cut strips into 1/8 inch slivers.
Spray nonstick skillet with Pam; heat over medium heat.
Cook asparagus and onions in skillet.
Add beef slivers to skillet and cook about 2 minutes or until done.
Return asparagus mixture to skillet and stir in remaining broth and all other ingredients except cheese.
Heat through, stirring constantly.
Sprinkle with cheese.