Ziti Casserole

Ingredients

• 1 lb Ziti Pasta (cooked al Denté)
• 2 Tbsp. EVOO
• 1 small Onion
• 2 medium Carrots
• 5-6 Garlic Cloves
• 28 oz can Crushed Tomatoes (fire roasted)
• 8 oz can Tomato Sauce
• 1 tsp. Dried Oregano
• 5-6 fresh Basil Leaves (minced)
• 2 tsp. White Granulated Sugar
• 1-1 1/2 tsp. Coarse Salt
• 1 Tbsp. EVOO
• 1/2 small Onion
• 4 Garlic Cloves (minced)
• 1 lb. Italian sausage (mild)
• 1/2-1 tsp. Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
• 12 oz Whole Milk Ricotta Cheese
• 1/2 cup Mozzarella Cheese (shredded)
• 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese (grated)
• 1 Tbsp. Parsley (chopped)
• 1 Tbsp. Basil (chopped)
• 1/2-1 tsp. Coarse Salt
• 1/2 tsp. Garlic Powder
• 1/3 cup Parmesan Cheese (grated)
• 8 oz Mozzarella Cheese (shredded)
• 1 tsp. Italian Seasoning