Easy Broccoli Beef Pasta Recipe | Quick & Healthy Dinner

Broccoli and Beef Pasta

YIELD Makes 4 servings

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:

Slow Cooker Directions

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