Baked Beef Ziti

I *heart* pasta. I could eat a pasta dish every day of my life. It's quick to make, it's filling, it's cheap, you can do a million things with it. It's #2 on my Top 5 Foods. Mashed potatoes are #1 if you are dying to know.

Simple, simple, simple dish! I even made it with one hand as the other was busy holding the very fussy teething monster that was once my daughter. This would freeze well and double well if you need to feed an army!

Baked Beef Ziti

16oz cooked ziti
1tsp olive oil
2 garlic cloves - minced
1lb ground beef
1tsp oregano
1tsp thyme
1tsp rosemary
28oz can crushed tomatoes
2C shredded mozzarella

Preheat the oven to 350*. Heat oil in a medium saucepan. Add garlic and saute for 2 minutes. Add the beef and cook until brown. Drain and return to the pan. Add oregano, thyme, and rosemary. Stir to coat the beef. Cook until herbs become fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add tomatoes and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Spoon a small amount of sauce into the bottom of a 4 quart casserole dish. Top with half of the ziti and then layer with half of the remaining sauce and half of the cheese. Repeat. Bake until cheese is golden and bubbly...about 30 minutes. 1