Best Baked Ziti Recipe - How To Make Baked Ziti

Ingredients

• 1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 lb. sweet Italian ground sausage
• 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped (about 1 c.)
• 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped, divided
• 4 tsp. kosher salt, divided, plus more
• 1 (28-oz.) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 (28-oz.) can tomato puree
• 1 lb. ziti rigate
• 1 (16-oz.) container whole-milk ricotta
• 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
• 1 1/2 c. finely grated Parmesan, divided
• 2 tbsp. unsalted butter
• 1 tbsp. finely chopped fresh basil
• 1 lb. shredded mozzarella