Beef, Broccoli and Pasta Alfredo

Recipe courtesy of The Beef Checkoff.

Recipe Ingredients:

1 pound ground beef
1 (16-ounce) jar prepared Alfredo sauce
2 cups uncooked rotini pasta
3 cups fresh broccoli florets
1/2 cup shredded Italian cheese blend

Cooking Directions:

1. Brown ground beef in large nonstick skillet over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes or until beef is not pink. Pour off drippings.
2. Stir in sauce, pasta and 2 cups water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and boil gently 12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
   
3. Add broccoli; cook, covered, 8 to 10 minutes or until pasta and broccoli are just tender, stirring occasionally. Top with cheese.

Makes 4 servings.

Recipe and photograph courtesy of The Beef Checkoff.