Broccoli & Beef Pasta

2 cups Broccoli florets or 1 package (10 oz) frozen broccoli, thawed
1 Medium onion, thinly sliced
½ tsp Dried basil leaves
½ tsp Dried oregano leaves
½ tsp Dried thyme leaves
1 Can (14 ½ oz) Italian-style diced tomatoes, undrained
1 cup Beef broth
1 lb Lean ground beef or beef strips
2 Cloves garlic, minced
2 Tbsp Tomato paste
2 cups Cooked rotini pasta
3 oz. Fresh Shredded Cheddar cheese or grated Parmesan cheese

Combine beef and garlic in large nonstick skillet; cook over high heat 6 to 8 minutes or until meat is no longer pink, breaking meat apart with wooden spoon. Strain in a colander to remove excess fat and drippings. Add beef mixture to Crock-Pot® slow cooker. Layer broccoli, onion, basil, oregano, thyme, tomatoes, tomato paste and beef broth in Crock-Pot® slow cooker. Cover and cook on Low 6-8 hours.