Bow Tie Pasta with Beef and Beans

Serves 4, total preparation and cook time-40 minutes

1 lb ground beef (95% lean)
1 cup chopped onion
2 tsp minced garlic
1 can (15 ½ oz) great northern beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14 ½ oz) Italian style diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (14 -14 ½ oz) ready to serve low sodium beef broth
2 cups uncooked bow tie pasta
2 cups broccoli florets
½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese

1. Brown ground beef with onion and garlic in large non-stick skillet over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes or until beef is no longer pink, breaking beef up in ¾ inch crumbles. Pour off drippings. You can blot the beef with paper towels to absorb more of the grease.
2. Stir in beans, tomatoes, broth and pasta; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 12 minutes. Stir in broccoli; continue simmering, covered, 5 minutes or until pasta and broccoli are just tender.
3. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutritional information per serving
Calories 595
Fat 11 g
Saturated fat 5 g
Monounsaturated fat 4 g
Cholesterol 83 mg
Sodium 1013 mg
Carbohydrate 77g
Protein 46 g
Fiber 9.4 g

Recipe from The Healthy Beef Cookbook