Beef & Parmesan Pasta

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 35 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 1/2 lbs ground beef
• 1 (15 1/2 ounce) can italian-style diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 (13 3/4 ounce) can ready-to-serve beef broth
• 2 cups uncooked bow tie pasta
• 2 cups sliced zucchini (1/4-inch thick)
• 3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Recipe

• 1 brown ground beef in large nonstick skillet over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes or until beef is not pink, breaking up into 3/4-inch crumbles.
• 2 remove from skillet with slotted spoon; set aside.
• 3 pour off drippings.
• 4 combine tomatoes, broth and pasta in same skillet, pushing pasta into liquid; bring to a boil.
• 5 reduce heat to medium; simmer, uncovered, 15 minutes, stirring frequently.
• 6 stir in zucchini; continue cooking 5 minutes or until pasta is tender.
• 7 return beef to skillet.
• 8 stir in 1/2 cup of the cheese; heat through.
• 9 sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup cheese before serving.