Recipe: Ziti, Beef, and Zucchini

ZITI, BEEF, AND ZUCCHINI

FOR THE PASTA:
5 ounces uncooked ziti pasta (1 1/2 cups)
FOR THE BEEF AND ZUCCHINI:
2 teaspoons olive or vegetable oil
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh garlic
1 pound ground beef
1 medium zucchini, cubed (2 cups)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 ounces Land O Lakes mozzarella cheese, shredded (1 cup)

Cook pasta according to package directions, Rinse with hot water; drain. Set aside,

Meanwhile, in 10-inch skillet heat oil; stir in onion and garlic. Cook over medium high heat, stirring constantly, until onion is soft (1 to 2 minutes).

Crumble ground beef into skillet. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until ground beef is browned (5 to 7 minutes). Drain off fat.

Stir in cooked pasta and all remaining ingredients except cheese. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until zucchini is crisply tender (5 to 6 minutes).

Stir in cheese. Continue cooking until cheese is melted (1 to 2 minutes).

Servings: 4
Source: Land O Lakes Great Pasta, #21