Baked Ziti - Sassoregale

Ingredients

• 16 oz. box ziti pasta
• 3 cups cherry tomatoes (use 14 oz. cans)
• 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
• 6-8 garlic cloves, minced
• ½ cup chopped fresh basil, plus more for garnish
• 1 tbsp. tomato paste
• 3 cups water, plus more as needed
• ½ cup Parmigiano-Reggiano, grated
• 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Pinch of red pepper flakes