Beef & Parmesan Bow Tie Pasta

Beef & Parmesan Bow Tie Pasta

1 1/2 pounds ground beef
14 1/2 ounces ready to serve beef broth
15 1/2 ounce can diced Italian style tomatoes
2 cups uncooked bow tie (farfalle) pasta
2 cups zucchini, sliced 1/4 inch thick
1/2 cup + 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided

In large skillet, brown ground beef over medium/high heat 6 to 8 minutes or until beef is no longer pink (breaking up into 3/4 inch pieces). Remove beef with slotted spoon; pour off drippings.

In same skillet, add broth, tomatoes and pasta, pushing pasta
into liquid. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium. Cook, uncovered, 15 minutes stirring frequently. Add zucchini; continue cooking 5 minutes or until pasta is tender. Return beef to skillet and stir in 1/2 cup cheese; heat through. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.

Makes 6 servings