Pronto Saucy Beef Pasta Recipes

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.

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

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.

PRONTO TACO SOUP

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, cook the beef, onion and garlic until meat is not longer pink; drain. Add the broth, tomatoes, picante sauce, pasta, green pepper, chili powder and parsley. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. , Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until pasta is tender. Garnish with cheese and tortilla chips.

PRONTO SAUCY STEAK & PASTA SKILLET

Steps:

• Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.
• Meanwhile, heat 2 Tbsp. dressing in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add steak; cook 2 min. on each side or until evenly browned. Combine tomatoes, onions, mushrooms and remaining dressing; pour over steak. Bring to boil; simmer on medium-low heat 10 min. or until steak is medium doneness (160ºF).
• Top with VELVEETA; cover. Remove from heat. Let stand 2 to 3 min. or until melted. Drain pasta. Serve topped with sauce and steak.

ALL-IN-ONE POT SAUCY PASTA

Steps:

• Brown ground beef and onion in large frying pan.
• Add water, pasta sauce, and pasta.
• Bring to a boil and cover.
• Reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Add mushrooms and continue cooking for 5 minutes.
• Stir in cheese.

ONE-POT SAUCY PASTA

Steps:

• Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef and onion in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease.
• Add water, pasta, and spaghetti sauce to the skillet and bring to a boil, about 5 minutes. Cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes.
• Add bell peppers and mushrooms to the skillet and cook for 5 minutes.
• Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese and serve.