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Beef and Parmesan Pasta

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"This is a great main dish or a very good side dish!!" — CORWYNN DARKHOLME

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Original recipe makes 6 servings Change Servings

1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
1 (14 ounce) can beef broth
1 (14.5 ounce) can Italian-style diced tomatoes

2 cups uncooked farfalle (bow tie) pasta
2 cups sliced zucchini, (1/4 inch thick)
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided

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Directions

In a large skillet over medium/high heat, brown the ground beef until no longer pink, breaking up into 3/4 inch pieces. Remove beef with a slotted spoon to a bowl. Pour off the drippings.
Return the skillet to the heat and add the beef broth, tomatoes, and pasta. Stir to coat all of the pasta. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to medium.
Cook, uncovered, for 15 minutes stirring frequently. Add zucchini and continue cooking for an additional 5 minutes or until pasta is tender.
Return beef to the skillet and stir in 1/2 cup of the cheese; heat through. Sprinkle the remaining cheese over each serving.

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PREP 30 mins
COOK 30 mins
READY IN 1 hr

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This was really good! Quick, easy, and flavorful. I sauteed some garlic and onions, and then added some fresh basil and a sprinkle of crushed red pepper. I also substituted Fontinella for the parmesan....perfect!

—melissa

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Feb 10, 2003

Enjoyed, but not as good as I expected it to be. WOuld recommend if looking for an easy meal to cook with little to no effort. But, it is not one I would make just because...

—JENNPOOPOO

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Apr 11, 2003

A good "base" recipe that can easily be elaborated on for taste or what you happen to have in your pantry. I had rotini pasta, which worked well but cooked faster than the 15 minutes alloted. I also only had plain diced tomatoes, but that was remedied by adding onion, garlic, salt and pepper to the beef, then italian spices to the tomatoes. Great one dish meal!

—APRILMILLER

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Dec 08, 2003

The recipe is the best! Makes a ton of food and has all four food groups! I substituted broccoli for zucchini and it was yummers.

—JESSCARTEN

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Jan 15, 2004

My husband made this for me for Valentine's Day dinner. We loved it! I think next time we will do half beef half Italian sausage.

—SASHIROO

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Feb 09, 2003

To watery for my liking. Also too stodgy and I will return to cooking my pasta separately from the rest of the dish.

—Marie

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Feb 27, 2009

I got this recipe as a tear off in the grocery aisle of the meat department years ago. It's nothing special........... It needs a little work - like some spices. I've tried it a couple of times and penne pasta works the best (1 1/2 cups) add some onion, garlic, basil, and some fresh tomatoes to the mix and it's not bad for a quick meal.

—Jillian

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Jun 08, 2004

My husband and I can't get enough of this recipe. Its his new favorite dish! We add a little more noodles and beef broth and a little less meat and it is amazingly simple and tastes great! Thank you!

—aimeewhite

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Nutrition

Calories
341 kcal
17%

Carbohydrates
13.5 g
4%

Cholesterol
85 mg
28%

Fat
17.9 g
27%

Fiber
1.6 g
6%

Protein
29.6 g
59%

Sodium
681 mg
27%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Beef and Parmesan Pasta

Serving Size: 1/6 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 6
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 341
Calories from Fat: 161

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 17.9g 27 %
Saturated Fat 7.7g 39 %
Cholesterol 85mg 28 %
Sodium 681mg 27 %
Potassium 529mg 15 %
Total Carbohydrates 13.5g 4 %
Dietary Fiber 1.6g 6 %
Protein 29.6g 59 %
Sugars 2.9g
Vitamin A 22 %
Vitamin C 12 %
Calcium 23 %
Iron 42 %
** Thiamin 7 %
** Niacin 83 %
** Vitamin B6 19 %
** Magnesium 14 %
** Folate 23 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.