| BROCCOLI AND BEEF PASTA | ||
| 2 cups broccoli florets 1 med. onion, thinly sliced 1/2 tsp. dried basil leaves 1/2 tsp. dried oregano leaves 1/2 tsp. thyme leaves 1 (14-1/2 oz.) Italian style diced tomatoes, undrained 1 (10 oz.) can beef broth 1 lb. lean ground beef or beef strips 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tbsp. tomato paste 2 cups cooked rotini pasta 3 oz. shredded Cheddar cheese or grated Parmesan cheese |
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| Combine beef and garlic in large nonstick skillet. Cook over high heat 6-8 minutes or until meat is no longer pink, breaking meat apart with wooden spoon; drain. Add beef mixture to Crock-Pot slow cooker. Layer broccoli, onion, basil, oregano, thyme, tomatoes, tomato paste and beef broth in crockpot. Cover and cook on Low 6-8 hours. Serve over pasta and sprinkle with cheese on top. | ||