Broccoli Beef Pasta

This recipe is a great way to get the kids to eat their broccoli. Enjoy this easy broccoli beef pasta recipe.

What you need:

• 1 medium onion thinly sliced
  
• 1 10 ounce package of frozen broccoli
  
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves
  
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
  
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
  
• 3/4 cup beef broth
  
• 1 141/2 ounce can of Italian-style diced tomatoes, undrained
  
• 1 lb lean ground beef
  
• 2 cloves minced garlic
  
• 2 T tomato paste
  
• 2 cups cooked Rotini pasta
  
• 3 ounces shredded cheddar cheese or grated Parmesan cheese
  

What you do:

• Add basil, broccoli, onion, oregano, thyme, tomatoes, and beef broth to crock-pot.  
• Cook, covered for 2 1/2 hours on low.
  
• Brown beef and garlic in a large skillet; drain.  
• Add beef with garlic to crock-pot; cook, covered for 2 hours.
  
• Mix in tomato paste.  
• Mix in pasta and cheese.  
• Cook, covered for 20 minutes or until heated through.