Baked Pasta1 (16 ounce) package dry pasta1 pound lean ground beef 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce 12 ounces brown gravy 1/2 cup non fat half-and-half or evaporated skim milk 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon dried basil 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese In a Dutch oven or large frying pan, cook and stir ground beef until brown. Add garlic, tomato sauce, gravy, cream, Parmesan cheese, oregano and basil. Simmer for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, cook pasta in a large pot of boiling water until al dente. Drain. Combine the cooked ziti and the sauce, and spread into a greased 9x13 baking dish. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 20 to 30 minutes, until bubbly. To Freeze: Freeze in a freezer safe container. To Reheat: From defrosted, bake at 350 degrees for 20 to 30 minutes, until bubbly. |