One-pan Italian Pasta

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• 2 lbs ground beef
• 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can beef broth
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 2 cups pasta, uncooked (spiral or bow tie)
• 1 medium zucchini, sliced or 1 cup frozen sliced zucchini
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 green pepper, chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon italian seasoning
• salt and pepper
• 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded

Recipe

• 1 brown the meat in a large skillet with the garlic and onion; drain. return to skillet.
• 2 add the tomatoes with their liquid, the broth and the water; mix well. bring to a boil.
• 3 when boiling add to the pan the pasta, zucchini and chopped pepper; mix well. cover. reduce the heat to medium; simmer 15 minutes or until pasta is tender.
• 4 then stir in tomato paste, italian seasoning and salt and pepper to taste until well blended. sprinkle with cheese and serve.