Quick-Baked Pasta

• 2 Tbsp. olive oil
• 1 lb. lean ground beef
• 3 cloves garlic, peeled, crushed
• 1/2 c. half and half
• 3/4 c. spaghetti sauce
• 3/4 c. brown gravy (homemade or packaged)
• 1/4 c. Parmesan or Romano cheese
• 1 tsp. dried whole oregano
• 1/2 tsp. dried whole rosemary
• salt/pepper to taste
• 3/4 lb. penne pasta (short small pasta tubes)
• 1 c. Mozzarella or Swiss cheese, grated (topping)

1. Bring to boil, 4 quarts water.
2. Heat oil in frying pan and add beef and garlic.
3. Saute until meat is tender; drain fat.
4. Add all remaining ingredients except cheese for topping and pasta.
5. Simmer mixture while pasta cooks until barely tender.
6. Drain pasta, mix with sauce.
7. Pour into 3 quart glass rectangular baking dish and top with remaining cheese.
8. Bake at 350u0b0 for 25 minutes, uncovered or until bubbly hot.

olive oil, lean ground beef, garlic, spaghetti sauce, brown gravy, parmesan, oregano, rosemary, salt, penne pasta, mozzarella

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=401527 (may not work)