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Beef Florentine with Savory Pasta
Recipes
Beef Florentine with Savory Pasta
4 servings
30 minutes total
  • Prepare beef recipe through step 2 (15 minutes)
  • While patties brown, begin pasta recipe (5 minutes)
  • Complete both recipes and serve (10 minutes)

Beef Florentine

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 eggs (or ½ cup egg substitute)
  • 1 ½ cups panko bread crumbs
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano (or Italian seasoning)
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • 4 beef chuck patties (about 1 lb)
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 (15 oz) jar garlic Alfredo sauce
  • 2 cups fresh baby spinach (about 3 oz)

Steps

    1. Place flour in shallow bowl. Beat eggs in second bowl. Combine in third bowl: bread crumbs, oregano, salt, and pepper.
    2. Preheat large sauté pan on medium-high 2–3 minutes. Dip patties in flour, coating both sides. Dip into eggs; let excess drip off. Dredge in bread crumb mixture, pressing with fingertips to adhere (wash hands).
    3. Place oil in pan, then add patties; cook 2–3 minutes on each side to brown. Reduce heat to medium; cook 2–3 more minutes on each side until 160°F.
    4. Place Alfredo sauce in medium saucepan; bring to a simmer on medium. Reduce heat to low. Stir in spinach; cook and stir 2–3 minutes until spinach wilts. Serve sauce over patties.

Savory Pasta

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 ½ cups water
  • 1 (19 oz) package frozen cheese tortellini
  • 1 (10 oz) package frozen broccoli with cheese sauce
  • 1 (14.5 oz) can garlic & herb diced tomatoes

Steps

    1. Place all ingredients (except tomatoes) in large sauté pan on medium; cover and cook 8–9 minutes, stirring occasionally, until hot.
    2. Drain tomatoes. Add tomatoes; cook and stir 1–2 more minutes until 165°F. Serve. (Makes 6 servings.)

Serving Suggestions

  • Complete your meal with fresh salad blend, dinner rolls, and tiramisu for dessert.
  • Panko bread crumbs are the perfect choice for creating a light, crispy crust. Try them in place of fine bread crumbs in other recipes.

Beef Florentine

Amount per ¼ recipe serving: Calories 520, Total Fat 33g, Sat Fat 11g, Trans Fat 0.5g, Chol 190mg, Sodium 930mg, Total Carb 27g, Fiber 1g, Total Sugar 3g, (Incl. 0g Added Sugars), Protein 28g, Vitamin D 6%, Calc 10%, Iron 20%, Potassium 10%

Savory Pasta

Amount per ¼ recipe serving: Calories 280, Total Fat 9g, Sat Fat 3g, Trans Fat 0g, Chol 20mg, Sodium 620mg, Total Carb 38g, Fiber 2g, Total Sugar 3g, (Incl. 0g Added Sugars), Protein 10g, Vitamin D 0%, Calc 10%, Iron 10%, Potassium 2%