Beef Jerky and Spinach Pasta
Try this pantry perfect pasta recipe highlighted by the smoky flavor you can only get from Beef Jerky.
Cook Time: 20 Minutes
Servings: 2
Ingredients: 10
Ingredients
Preparation
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Step 1
Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Add jerky, onion, garlic and red pepper. Cook 3 to 5 minutes until jerky is tender.
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Step 2
Add pasta to skillet; cook 1 to 2 minutes until heated through. Add wine; cook 3 minutes until liquid is almost evaporated. Remove skillet from heat; add spinach. Toss mixture until spinach is slightly wilted. Garnish with Parmesan and parsley, as desired.
Cooking Tip: You may toss pasta mixture with 1/8 cup julienned sun-dried tomatoes when you add spinach, as desired.
Nutrition Information
470 Calories
1.2g SAT FAT
31g PROTEIN
6.3 mg IRON
1.7 mg ZINC
* Based on a 2,000 calorie diet
** Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet
Nutrition information per serving: 470 Calories; 97.2 Calories from fat; 10.8g Total Fat (1.2 g Saturated Fat; 0 g Trans Fat; 1.4 g Polyunsaturated Fat; 5.1 g Monounsaturated Fat;) 60 mg Cholesterol; 1032 mg Sodium; 55 g Total Carbohydrate; 6.4 g Dietary Fiber; 31 g Protein; 6.3 mg Iron; 199 mg Potassium; 3.8 mg NE Niacin; 0.2 mg Vitamin B6; 0 mcg Vitamin B12; 1.7 mg Zinc; 43.1 mcg Selenium; 9.6 mg Choline.
This recipe is an excellent source of Dietary Fiber, Protein, Iron, Niacin, and Selenium; and a good source of Vitamin B6, and Zinc.
Safe Handling Tips:
- Wash hands with soap and water before cooking and always after touching raw meat.
- Separate raw meat from other foods.
- Wash all cutting boards, utensils, and dishes after touching raw meat.
- Do not reuse marinades used on raw foods.
- Wash all produce prior to use.
- Cook steaks and roasts until temperature reaches 145°F for medium rare, as measured by a meat thermometer, allowing to rest for three minutes.
- Cook Ground Beef to 160°F as measured by a meat thermometer.
- Refrigerate leftovers promptly.
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