Best Baked Penne

1. Bring water to a boil and cook the pasta as directed on the box. Use enough raw pasta to make about 3 cups of cooked pasta. Drain and set aside.
2. Brown beef with onion and garlic. Drain off fat.
3. In a food processor or blender, puree canned tomatoes, paste and water.
4. Pour tomato mixture into ground beef mixture.
5. Add seasonings.
6. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 25 minutes.
7. Stir in cooked pasta.
8. Spoon into a 9×13 baking dish and bake, covered, for 25 minutes at 375 degrees.
9. Remove from oven, top with cheese, and bake an additional 5 minutes.