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Broccoli and Beef Pasta

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:

Slow Cooker Directions

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