High-protein recipe: beef & asparagus pasta toss : The Marbled Meat Club

Ingredients

• 1 pound Ground Beef
• 3 cups uncooked bow tie pasta
• 1 pound fresh asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/4 cup minced shallots (about 2 large)
• 2 or 3 cloves garlic, minced
• Salt and pepper
• 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese (optional)