Broccoli and Beef Pasta

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Broccoli and Beef Pasta
Yield: Makes 4 servings
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Ingredients:
2
cups broccoli florets or 1 package (10 ounces) frozen broccoli, thawed

1
onion, thinly sliced

1/2
teaspoon dried basil

1/2
teaspoon dried oregano

1/2
teaspoon dried thyme

1
can (14-1/2 ounces) Italian-style diced tomatoes, undrained

3/4
cup beef broth

1
pound lean ground beef

2
cloves garlic, minced

2
cups cooked rotini pasta

3/4
cup (3 ounces) shredded Cheddar cheese or grated Parmesan cheese

2
tablespoons tomato paste



Preparation:
1.
Layer broccoli, onion, basil, oregano, thyme, tomatoes with juice and broth in slow cooker. Cover; cook on LOW 2-1/2 hours.

2.
Cook and stir beef and garlic in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until brown, stirring to break up meat. Drain fat. Add beef mixture to slow cooker. Cover; cook 2 hours.

3.
Stir in pasta, cheese and tomato paste. Cover; cook 30 minutes or until cheese melts and mixture is heated through. Sprinkle with additional shredded cheese, if desired.


Serving Suggestion: Serve with garlic bread.



This recipe appears in: Pasta