Baked Ziti Maggiano'S Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 pound ziti pasta (or penne as a substitute)
• 1 ½ cups ricotta cheese
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 pound Italian sweet sausage, casings removed
• 4 cups marinara sauce
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• ¼ cup chopped fresh basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
• Salt, to taste
• Black pepper, to taste