Baked Ziti Bolognese Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 pound ziti or penne pasta
• 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
• 1 large bulb fennel, coarsely chopped
• 1 large carrot, coarsely chopped
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, divided
• 3 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1 pound ground chicken
• 1 pound ground veal
• 2 cups marinara sauce, homemade or store-bought
• 2 cups veal stock
• 1 cup white wine
• salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 2 cups fresh ricotta cheese, divided
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh basil
• 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
• 12 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 cup grated Parmesan