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Tuscan Beef & Pesto Pasta
Susan Runkle
, KENTUCKY
Total preparation and cooking time: 30 minutes ยท Makes 4 servings

1

 

package (16 to 17 ounces) refrigerated fully-cooked boneless beef pot roast with gravy

8

 

ounces uncooked corkscrew pasta

3/4

 

cup sliced ripe olives

1

 

large red bell pepper, cut into 1-1/2 x 1/4-inch strips

1

 

can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with roasted garlic, undrained

3

 

tablespoons prepared basil pesto sauce

1/2

 

teaspoon pepper


1. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and keep warm.

2. Meanwhile remove pot roast from package; transfer gravy to large saucepan. Cut pot roast into 1/2-inch pieces; add to saucepan. Reserve 1 tablespoon each olives and bell pepper strips.

3. Add tomatoes to saucepan; bring just to a simmer. Stir in pesto and remaining olives; simmer 7 minutes. Stir in remaining pepper strips and pepper; simmer 5 minutes. Combine beef mixture and pasta in serving bowl; toss well. Top with reserved olives and pepper strips.

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