Name: Beef and Broccoli Rigatoni
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 4 cups (1 L) rigatoni pasta; 2 cups (500 mL) coarsely chopped broccoli florets; 2 tbsp (30 mL) extra-virgin olive oil; 1 onion, chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; ¼ tsp (1 mL) EACH salt and hot pepper flakes; 2 tbsp (30 mL) all-purpose flour; 2 cups (500 mL) tomato juice; 2 cups (500 mL) slivered cooked roast beef; 2 green onions, thinly sliced; 1 cup (250 mL) shredded Cheddar cheese

Who doesn’t need another speedy after-work dinner recipe idea? Beat the clock with this hearty beef and pasta dish that can be on the table in just about 20 minutes. If you don’t have any leftover roast beef, use cooked, drained ground beef instead.

Ingredients

4 cups (1 L) rigatoni pasta

2 cups (500 mL) coarsely chopped broccoli florets

2 tbsp (30 mL) extra-virgin olive oil

1 onion, chopped

3 cloves garlic, minced

¼ tsp (1 mL) EACH salt and hot pepper flakes

2 tbsp (30 mL) all-purpose flour

2 cups (500 mL) tomato juice

2 cups (500 mL) slivered cooked roast beef

2 green onions, thinly sliced

1 cup (250 mL) shredded Cheddar cheese

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Directions

Cook pasta in boiling salted water for 6 minutes. Add broccoli; cook until pasta and broccoli are tender, about 4 minutes. Drain.

Meanwhile, in deep skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; add onion, garlic, salt and hot pepper flakes; cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Stir in flour, cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Whisk in tomato juice; bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 4 minutes.

Stir in beef, pasta mixture and green onions; cook to heat through, about 3 minutes. Toss with Cheese.

Category: Pasta Dish
Method: Cook Once Eat Twice, Kid Friendly, Meals In Minutes