Baked Minestrone

1 1/2 lb Lean ground beef*
1 c Chopped onion
2 Cloves garlic -- crushed
1 ts Salt
1/2 ts Pepper
2 tb Olive oil
3 cn Beef broth -- 10 oz each
2 Soup cans water
1 1/2 ts Herb seasoning
16 oz Undrained tomatoes
15 1/4 oz Kidney beans
1 1/2 c Thinly sliced carrots
1 c Small seashell macaroni
2 c Sliced zucchini
Grated parmesan

*cut in 1 in. cubes Mix beef; onion; garlic, salt and pepper in large saucepan. Add oil and stir to coat meat. Bake at 400 for 30 min or until brown- stir occasionally. Turn to 350 and add beef broth, water and herb seasoning. Cover and cook 1 hr. Or until tender. Stir in tomatoes, kidney beans, carrots and macaroni. Place zucchini on to and cover. Bake 30 to 40 min. Serve with cheese.

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