Skillet Cheesy Penne

INGREDIENTS

1 lb

. ground beef ((up to two pounds is acceptable))

1 cup

onion; diced

1 can

diced tomatoes

1 cup

diced zucchini

1 cup

diced mushrooms

3 cloves

garlic; minced/grated

10 oz

. uncooked penne or sturdy pasta

2 cups

tomato sauce

1 1/2 cups

water

1 tbsp

. fresh basil

1 tbsp

. fresh oregano

1 tbsp

. fresh thyme

Salt and pepper;

1 1/2 cups

mozzarella; divided ((1 cup and ½ cup) and grated)

1 cup

ricotta cheese

1/4 cup

Parmesan cheese; finely grated

1/4 tsp

. black pepper

Extra virgin olive oil