Ricotta Pasta Bake Easiest Weeknight Comfort Food

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil (15 ml)
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped (about 1 cup) (approx. 150g)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced (about 2 teaspoons) (approx. 6g)
• 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes (794g)
• 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce (425g)
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano (5 ml)
• ½ teaspoon dried basil (2.5 ml)
• ½ teaspoon salt (2.5 ml)
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper (1.25 ml)
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for a bit of kick) (1.25 ml)
• 1 pound pasta (such as penne, rigatoni, or ziti) (454g)
• 15 ounces whole milk ricotta cheese (425g)
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (30g)
• ¼ teaspoon salt (1.25 ml)
• ⅛ teaspoon black pepper (0.625 ml)
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (225g)