Delicious Baked Ziti Recipe with Italian Sausage and Cheese - Recipes by Clare

Ingredients

• 1 pound uncooked ziti or penne pasta.
• 1 pound Italian sausage.
• 1 medium onion, chopped.
• 4-5 cloves garlic, minced.
• 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning.
• 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional).
• 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes.
• 1 cup heavy cream.
• 1/2 tsp salt.
• Pepper to taste.
• 1 tsp sugar.
• 8 oz ricotta cheese.
• 1 cup grated parmesan cheese.
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese.
• Optional: fresh parsley or basil for serving.