Best Baked Ziti with Ricotta Recipe: Classic Comfort!

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil (30 ml)
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped (about 1 cup) (150g)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced (about 1 teaspoon) (5g)
• 1 pound ground beef (or Italian sausage) (450g)
• 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes (794g)
• 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce (425g)
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste (170g)
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil, plus more for garnish (6g)
• 1 pound ziti pasta (450g)
• Salt, for pasta water
• 15 ounces ricotta cheese, whole milk (425g)
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (25g)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (about 8 ounces) (225g)