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Baked Beef Ziti

12 oz uncooked ziti
1 tsp olive oil
1 to 1-1/2 medium garlic cloves, minced
3/4 to 1 lb lean ground beef
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp dried rosemary
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
28 oz can crushed tomatoes
1 cup part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
COok pasta according to package directions without added fat or salt; 
drain and set aside.
Meanwhile, heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat; add garlic 
and saute 2 minutes.
Add beef and cook until browned, breaking up the meat as it cooks, about 
3-5 minutes; drain off any fat and return pan to heat.
Add oregano, thyme, rosemary, salt and pepper; stir to coat beef.
Cook until herbs become fragrant, about 2 minutes.
Add tomatoes and bring mixture to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
Spoon a small amount of tomato mixture into the bottom of a 2-qt casserole dish
(just enough to cover the surface).
Top with half of the cooked ziti and then layer with half of the remaining
tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese.
Bake until cheese is golden and bubbly, about 30 minutes.

*8 (1 cup) servings 

(WeightWatchers.com)