beef and pork ziti... 30 minutes

the goods:

1 pound rotini pasta

1/2 pound ground beef

1/2 pound ground pork

1 medium onion, finely chopped

3 garlic cloves, minced

1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes

1 cup water

1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

2 tablespoons minced fresh flat-leaf parsley

Cook pasta in a pot of boiling salted water according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook beef, pork, onion, and garlic until meat is no longer pink. Reduce heat to medium-low. Stir in crushed tomatoes, water, seasonings and cooked pasta. Continue cooking ziti over medium-low heat for 5-10 minutes, stirring frequently until completely heated through. Remove from heat and top with shredded cheese and parsley. Cover skillet and let stand for 5 minutes, or until cheese is melted.