QUICK BAKED PASTA 
2 tbsp. olive oil
1 lb. lean ground beef
3 cloves garlic, peeled & crushed
3/4 c. spaghetti sauce
3/4 c. good brown gravy (homemade or canned)
1/2 c. half and half
1/4 c. Parmesan cheese, grated
1 tsp. dried whole oregano
1/2 tsp. rosemary
Salt & Pepper to taste
1 lb. Penne pasta or mostaccioli

TOPPING:

1 c. Mozzarella cheese, coarsely shredded

Bring 4 to 6 quarts water to a boil. Heat a large frying pan and add oil, beef and garlic. Saute until meat is tender, drain excess fat. Add all remaining ingredients, except pasta and cheese for topping. Simmer mixture while pasta cooks until pasta is just barely tender. Drain pasta and mix with the sauce. Pour mixture into 3 quart, rectangular glass baking dish. Top with remaining cheese. Bake at 350 degrees, uncovered, for 25 minutes or until all is bubbly hot. Serves 6 or more.

 

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