Beef & Broccoli Rigatoni
Beef and Broccoli Rigatoni
4 cups rigatoni pasta
2 cups coarsely chopped broccoli florets
2 tbsps extra virgin olive oil
1 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 each salt and hot pepper flakes
2 tbsp all purpose flour
2 cups heinz tomato juice
2 cups slivered cooked roast beef
2 green onions, thinly sliced
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1. Cook paste in boiling water for 6 minutes
2. Add broccoli; cook until paster and broccoli are tender, about 4 minutes. Drain
3. Meanwhile, in a 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 a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 4 minutes.
4. Stir in beef, pasta mixture and green onions; cook to heat through, about 3 minutes. Toss with cheese. Makes 8 servings.