Broccoli and Beef Pasta

By ErinLayton

This slow cooking recipe is delicious!

Ingredients

• 2 cups broccoli florets or 1 (10 oz) package frozen broccoli, thawed
• 1 onion, thinly sliced
• 1/2 teaspoon each dried basil, dried oregano and dried thyme
• 1 can (about 14 oz) Italian-style diced tomatoes, undrained
• 3/4 cup beef broth
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups cooked rotini pasta
• 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

Layer broccoli, onion, basil, oregano, thyme, tomatoes with juice and broth in slow cooker. Cover; cook on LOW 2 1/2 hours. Brown beef, salt, and garlic in large nonstick skillet 6 to 8 minutes over medium-high heat, 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.