Beefy Pasta Skillet Dinner

Caesar Salad with Crispy Breadcrumbs
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Ingredients

  • 1½ lb ground beef
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (28-oz) can diced tomatoes
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 3 zucchini, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
  • 3 cups rotini pasta
  • 2 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 2 Tbsp chopped fresh basil

Instructions

  1. Cook beef and garlic in a large skillet over medium heat until beef is browned and crumbly. Drain and return to skillet.
  2. Stir in tomatoes, broth, zucchini, pasta, Italian seasoning, and salt and pepper to taste.
  3. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes or until pasta is tender. Sprinkle with cheese and basil.

Side Dish Ingredients

  • 1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
  • 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
  • ½ cup Caesar dressing
  • ¾ cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 tsp garlic salt
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil

Side Dish Instructions

  1. Toss together lettuce, tomatoes, and dressing in a large bowl.
  2. Cook panko and garlic salt in hot oil in a small skillet over medium heat, stirring, until panko is browned. Sprinkle breadcrumbs over salad.

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