Tuscan Braised Beef Spaghetti

Prep Time:
105 min
Servings:
4

Ingredients:

1 lb flank steak, cubed
1/4 tsp each salt and pepper
1 tbsp olive oil
2 slices bacon, chopped (optional)
1 each onion, carrot and celery stalk, finely chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tsp chopped fresh rosemary leaves
1/4 cup tomato paste
1 3/4 cups sodium-reduced beef broth
1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes, drained well
1 pkg Ronzoni Gluten Free Spaghetti
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley or basil leaves
Shredded Parmesan cheese (optional)

Cooking Instructions:

1. Cut steak into bite-sized pieces; season with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a large, nonstick skillet set over medium-high heat. Brown steak all over. Transfer to a bowl. Reduce heat to medium.
2. Add bacon (if using), onion, carrot, celery, garlic and rosemary to skillet; sauté for 6 minutes or until softened and starting to brown. Stir in the tomato paste, cook, stirring for 1 minute. Add steak, broth and tomatoes.
3. Simmer, covered, for 1 hour. Uncover and simmer for 30 minutes or until steak is tender and sauce is reduced.
4. Meanwhile, cook Ronzoni Gluten Free Spaghetti according to package directions. Rinse well and drain. Stir parsley into sauce and serve over hot spaghetti with Parmesan cheese (if using).

Per serving (about 1 cup spaghetti and 3/4 cup sauce): 627 calories, 14 g fat, 5 g saturated fat, 51 mg cholesterol, 585 mg sodium, 79 g carbohydrates, 5 g fiber, 7 g sugars, 39 g protein. Excellent source of vitamin B12, iron and zinc. Good source of niacin.