Ground Beef and Broccoli Pasta Recipe - (3.5/5)

Ingredients

• 500 g box cut pasta - preferably penne
• 3 T extra virgin olive oil
• 1 1/2 lb lean ground beef
• 1 onion, diced
• 3 cloves of garlic, chopped
• 1 red pepper, diced
• several sprigs fresh thyme, chopped
• 1/2 C beef broth
• 1 head fresh broccoli, cut into florets
• salt and pepper to taste
• fresh parmesan cheese for serving