Meaty Baked Ziti - PantryLink Recipes

Ingredients

• 1 pound bulk mild Italian sausage
• 1 pound ground beef
• 2 cans tomato sauce , 14.5 ounce
• 1 can whole peeled tomatoes with juice , 28 ounce
• 1/2 cup diced white onion
• 3 cloves garlic , minced
• 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 package ziti pasta , 16 ounce
• 1 container whole-milk ricotta cheese , 15 ounce
• 4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese , divided
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 large egg , beaten
• 2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf , Italian
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 12 slices provolone cheese