Baked Ziti Recipe (No Ricotta, Never Dry)

Name: Baked Ziti Recipe (No Ricotta, Never Dry)
Total time: 90 min
Ingredients: 1 lb ziti noodles; 1½ lbs ground spicy or sweet Italian sausage ((or removed from casings)); 4 cloves garlic, (minced); 1 (28-oz) can crushed tomatoes; 1 teaspoon salt; 1½ teaspoons sugar; ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1 cup heavy cream; 1/3 cup plus 3 tablespoons grated pecorino Romano ((or Parmigiano Reggiano cheese), divided); 1/3 cup chopped fresh basil, (plus more for serving); 8 oz whole milk mozzarella cheese, (shredded (about 2 cups))

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Easy baked ziti with Italian sausage and a creamy, no-ricotta sauce that never bakes up dry or grainy. Perfect for weeknights or a crowd.

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Ingredients

1 lb ziti noodles
1½ lbs ground spicy or sweet Italian sausage ((or removed from casings))
4 cloves garlic, (minced)
1 (28-oz) can crushed tomatoes
1 teaspoon salt
1½ teaspoons sugar
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 cup heavy cream
1/3 cup plus 3 tablespoons grated pecorino Romano ((or Parmigiano Reggiano cheese), divided)
1/3 cup chopped fresh basil, (plus more for serving)
8 oz whole milk mozzarella cheese, (shredded (about 2 cups))