Broccoli and Beef Pasta (Slow Cooker Recipe)

This makes 4 servings and made in a Crock Pot. It cooks for 5 hours and you need to be able to return to it about every 2 hours.

Ingredients:

2 cups broccoli florets or 1 package (10 ounces) frozen broccoli
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
1/2 tsp. dried basil leaves
1/2 tsp. dried oregano leaves
1/2 tsp. dried thyme leaves
1 can (14.5 ounce) diced tomatoes, undrained
3/4 cup beef broth
2 cloves of garlic, minced
1 lb. lean ground beef
2 tbs. tomato paste
2 cups cooked pasta (1 cup uncooked pasta)
3 ounces shredded cheddar cheese or grated parmesan cheese

Instructions:

1) layer broccoli, onion, basil, oregano, thyme, tomatoes, and beef broth in the slow cooker. Cover and cook on LOW for 2 1/2 hours.
2)Combing beef and garlic in large nonstick skillet, cook over high heat for 6-8 minutes or until meat is no longer pink, breaking meat apart with wooden spoon. Pour off drippings. Add beef mixture to slow cooker. Cover and cook on Low for another 2 hours
3)Stir in tomato paste. Add pasta and cheese. Cover and cook for 30 minutes more until the cheese melts and mixture is heated through.

When I made this, I used tri color heart noodles. And it served over for to feed more like 8.