Beefy Baked Ziti

• 1/2 pound ground beef
• 1/4 cup onions chopped
• 1 clove garlic minced
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup tomato paste
• 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning dried crushed
• 1/16 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 ounces ziti (1 cup)
• 2 ounces mozzarella cheese low-moisture part-skim, shredded (1/2 cup)
• 1 tablespoon parmesan cheese grated

This recipe makes 4 servings

Preheat oven to 350°. In a 10-inch skillet over medium heat, brown beef with onion and garlic, breaking up meat as it browns.

Stir in water, tomato paste, herb seasoning and pepper. Stirring occasionally, simmer for 5 minutes or until thickened.

Meanwhile, cook ziti according to package directions; drain. Stir ziti into beef mixture. Spoon into a 1-quart casserole. Sprinkle with cheeses. Bake for 20 minutes or until cheese is melted and mixture is hot and bubbly.