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Beef and Broccoli Rigatoni

Yields1 ServingPrep Time10 minsCook Time25 minsTotal Time35 mins

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.

 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
1

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

2

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.

3

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

Nutrition Facts

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Serving size

8 Servings

Amount per serving
Calories318
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g16%
Total Carbohydrate 31g12%
Protein 21g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.