9 oz. ground beef
2 tsp. vegetable or olive oil
1/2 c. onion
2 minced garlic cloves
1 c. sliced mushrooms
1 tbsp. parsley
2 c. canned crushed tomatoes
1/4 tsp. each basil, salt and pepper
1/8 tsp. oregano
1 c. cooked ziti
1 oz. sliced Mozzarella

Brown meat and set aside. In 1 1/2 quart saucepan heat oil, add onion and garlic, saute until soft. Add mushrooms, parsley and beef, saute for 5 minutes. Stir in tomatoes and seasonings and let simmer, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Stir ziti into beef mixture and spoon in 1 quart casserole. Top with cheese strips and bake until mixture is heated through, 20- 25 minutes. Makes 2 servings.