Beef & Noodles

By Joan_Z

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs ground beef
• 1 14 oz can beef broth
• 1 14.5 oz Italian style diced tomatoes
• 2 cups uncooked farfalle (bow tie pasta
• 2 cups sliced zucchini (1/4 inch thick)
• 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese - grated

Preparation

Step 1

In a large skillet over medium high heat, brown the ground beef until no longer pink, breaking up into 3/4 inch pieces. Remove beef with slotted spoon to a bowl. Pour off drippings.

Return skillet to heat and add the beef broth, tomatoes and pasta. Stir to coat all of the pasta. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to medium.

Cook uncovered for 15 minutes stirring frequently. Add zucchini and continue cooking for an additional 5 minutes or until pasta is tender.

Return beef to skillet and stir in 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese. Heat through. Spring remaining Parmesan cheese over each serving.