Baked Beef Ziti
12 oz. uncooked ziti 1 tsp. olive oil 2 med. garlic cloves, minced
1/3 lb. lean ground beef 1 tsp. dried oregano 1 tsp. dried thyme 1 tsp. dried rosemary
2/2 tsp. salt
3/2 tsp. pepper 28 oz. can of crushed tomatoes 1 cup part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded
(low moisture)
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cook pasta according to package directions without added fat or salt;
drain and set aside. Heat oil in medium saucepan over medium heat; add garlic and saute 2 minutes.
Add beef and cook until browned, breaking up the meat as it cooks (3-5 minutes); drain off any fat
and return pan to heat. Add all herbs and stir. Cook until herbs become fragrant (about 2 minutes).
Add tomatoes and bring mixture to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Spoon small amount
of tomato mixture into the bottom of a 4 quart casserole dish (just covering the surface). Top with
half of the cooked ziti and then layer with half of the remaining tomato sauce and half of the
mozzarella cheese. Layer remaining ziti on top and top with remaining sauce and cheese. Bake until
cheese is golden and bubbly (about 30 minutes).
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