Quick-Baked Pasta - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 tbsp Olive Oil
1 lb Lean Ground Beef
3 Cloves of Garlic, peeled and crushed
3/4 cup Red Marinara or Spaghetti Sauce
3/4 cup Brown Gravy
1/2 cup Half and Half
1/4 cup Parmesan or Romano cheese
1 tsp dried whole oregano
1/2 tsp dried whole rosemary
Salt and Black Pepper to taste
3/4 lb Penne Pasta
Topping: 1 cup Mozzarella or Swiss Cheese grated

Preparation

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